Former India U-19 captain Ashok Menaria smashed an unbeaten 94 and added 174 runs for thesecond wicket stand as India reached 191 for one at stumps against Australian Institute of Sports in the final three-day match of Emerging Players Tournament.
Talented Mumbai batsman Ajinkya Rahane struck a century but that didn't prove enough as Indian side were just four runs shy off target when umpires called off play in their three-day match against South Africa at the Emerging Players' Meet.
India A team encountered mixed results in the Emerging Players' Meet on Wednesday after winning by six runs against Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) and losing by four wickets against South African Emerging squad.
Undeserved players continue to warrant selection purely on preferential basis.