Warm-up: Rahul's Ton, Jadeja's 75 Take Indians To 306/9 On Day 1

Stand-in wicketkeeper KL Rahul's century (101 off 150 balls) and all-rounder Ravindra Jadejass half-century (75 off 146 balls) were the highlights of the first day of Indian Test team's warm-u

.Interestingly, the Indians took 41 runs off pace bowler Avesh Khan's 9.5 overs. Khan and all-rounder Washington Sundar were asked to represent County Select XI following a request from England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), who could not assemble a playing XI due to injuries and Covid-19. Khan had to leave the field after his thumb was injured from a shot by Vihari.

Once Rahul was retired out after crossing his century, Jadeja tried to stitch a partnership with Shardul Thakur (20). The two added 48 for the sixth wicket. India lost the next three wickets for 20 runs.

Craig Miles was the most successful bowler for the host as he removed Jadeja, Axar Patel and Thakur to end the day with 3/42. Apart from Kohli and Rahane, the Indians are also without Ishant Sharma, Mohammad Shami and R Ashwin.

Brief scores (stumps, Day One): Indians 306/9 in 90 overs (KL Rahul 101, R Jadeja 75, C Miles 3/42) vs County Select XI.