Iqbal frustrates Indians in drawn match
India's openers flayed some quick runs after tea as the warm-up match against Pakistan A ended in a predictable draw
India's openers flayed some quick runs after tea as the warm-up match against Pakistan A ended in a predictable draw
An assertive century from Imran Farhat, with rollicking support from Hasan Raza, led Pakistan A's scorching response on the second day of the warm-up game at the Bagh-e-Jinnah ground in Lahore
Even from 50 yards away, the lank hair and the powerful shoulders are unmistakable, as is the shake of the head that gets the locks out of his face as he turns back to start his bowling run
Usually, warm-up matches, especially on the final day, are about as fascinating as drying distemper, but when India came out to bat on Monday afternoon at the Bagh-e-Jinnah, there was an interesting sub-plot that made proceedings particularly engrossing
Pakistan A v Indians, Tour Match, Lahore
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