NEW DELHI: Musheer Khan‘s unbeaten century lifted India B to 202 for seven against India A on the opening day of the Duleep Trophy match in Bengaluru on Thursday.
India B struggled early under overcast skies, leading India A captain Shubman Gill to choose to bowl first. Musheer, alongside Navdeep Saini, rescued his team from a precarious 94 for seven with a crucial partnership.
At just 19, Musheer remained composed, scoring 105 off 227 balls, including 10 fours and 2 sixes. Saini supported with 29* off 74 balls. Their 108-run stand stabilized India B after the top order faltered against India A’s pacers.
Impressed by Musheer’s knock, India’s batting star Suryakumar Yadav took to social media and applauded the youngster.
“What a knock Musheer Khan. Supported really well by Navdeep Saini. Duty ke baad roz practice, jitna duty utna practice #DuleepTrophy2024,” Suryakumr wrote on his social media handle.
India B struggled early under overcast skies, leading India A captain Shubman Gill to choose to bowl first. Musheer, alongside Navdeep Saini, rescued his team from a precarious 94 for seven with a crucial partnership.
At just 19, Musheer remained composed, scoring 105 off 227 balls, including 10 fours and 2 sixes. Saini supported with 29* off 74 balls. Their 108-run stand stabilized India B after the top order faltered against India A’s pacers.
Impressed by Musheer’s knock, India’s batting star Suryakumar Yadav took to social media and applauded the youngster.
“What a knock Musheer Khan. Supported really well by Navdeep Saini. Duty ke baad roz practice, jitna duty utna practice #DuleepTrophy2024,” Suryakumr wrote on his social media handle.
Musheer, the younger brother of Sarfaraz Khan, exhibited an unconventional but effective technique, often walking down the track to counter the movement of the ball.
He displayed elegance through a well-timed on-drive off Avesh Khan and a powerful cut off left-arm seamer Khaleel Ahmed.
Musheer also showcased his power by hitting spinner Tanush Kotian for two sixes in an over.
Despite being dropped by Avesh on 69, Musheer made the most of the opportunity, reaching his century off 205 balls with a single off Kuldeep Yadav.
Despite the setbacks, the Musheer-Saini stand revived India B’s innings, giving them hope as the match progresses.