Robin Bist (93) and Rashmi Parida (85) were the stars of Rajasthan's fightback in their Irani Cup match against Rest of India but the danger of defeat still lurked on the Ranji Champions, who were trailing by 356 runs at the end of Day 3 on Monday.
The Rest of India are well and truly on their way of regaining the Irani Cup title after tightening noose on Ranji Trophy champions Rajasthan, at stumps on the second day at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium.
It's not often that someone who is the national team doesn't make it to the playing XI in a domestic match when he is fit.
Contrasting centuries from Shikhar Dhawan and Ajinkya Rahane helped Rest of India reach a commanding 400 for three against Rajasthan at stumps on the opening day of the Irani Cup match.