Reason Behind Absence of Live Stream or Scorecard for India vs India A Intra-Squad Warm-up Match
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That intra-squad squabble between India and India A, before they dive into the England Test series? Yeah, you can't stream it or track the score, mate. Here's the lowdown.
India's All-Star Scrimmage
After two drawn four-day bouts against England Lions, India A's now squaring off in an intra-squad match against the senior Indian team. These friendly skirmishes let Test vets and contenders get comfy with English conditions before the upcoming five-Test series against England.
The first match was a real hoot, thanks to Karun Nair's whopping 204 runs off 281 balls, a comeback to India's Test team after eight long years. Nair's stellar showing gives India a glimmer of hope as they're in the midst of a transition following the seniors' retirement. The second round saw KL Rahul, India's most venerable bat, smashing a cool 116 runs from 168 deliveries, bolstering his position ahead of the Test series.
So, what's the catch? Fans can't stream these tour matches, but the intra-squad game? Nah mate. It's a "closed intra-squad game" as the BCCI has banned media from the Kent County Cricket Ground, Beckenham. While the hosts' ECB streamed the tour matches on their official website, no such luck for this game. It's an internal affair for the tourists.
Don't fret, though! The BCCI will let a player or team staff member chat to the media on the final day.
India's Secret Sessions
In Perth before their first Test, India chose secrecy, practicing behind closed doors and even draping blackout covers.
The BCCI is likely to post scores and updates, which we'll add here.
Notable players from the main tour who battled for India A against the Lions in the second practice match include Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shardul Thakur, Abhimanyu Easwaran, and Akash Deep.
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Tagged Notes:
- The intra-squad match between India and India A is shrouded in secrecy, with no live streaming or extensive media coverage, as it is a closed game designed to protect the team's tactical plans from the opposition, mirroring common strategies employed in international cricket [5].
- Lacking first-class status might also account for the lack of extensive media coverage and live streaming of the game [5].
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