Good performances could give the duo a look in for the national side.
Canberra: New Zealand‘s two-day tour match with a Cricket Australia XI ended in a draw Sunday, with bowlers frustrated after just four wickets fell in 172 overs but batsmen welcoming invaluable practice. At stumps the Black Caps held a 43-run first innings lead ahead of next month’s opening Test against Australia in Brisbane. Test paceman...
The Australian skipper is still recovering from injury as he is all set to miss Australia’s first two games in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015.
Varun Aaron and Ishant Sharma gave CA XI batsmen a tough time.
Virat Kohli and Murali Vijay scored half-centuries, and played comfortably against the CA XI attack.
Aaron took four wickets against Cricket Australia XI in the second practice match in Adelaide.
Indians were in control at 99/2 at Stumps on Day One.
Cricket Australia XI were bowled out for 243.
Aaron and Karn shared seven wickets between them.
Jordan Silk scored 59, but got no support from the other batsmen.