Ollie Pope, Sam Hain fifties help England Lions salvage draw

India A bowlers did not find much help from the final-day pitch at the Krishnagiri Stadium as England Lions ended the day on 214 for 5, with an overall lead of 14 runs

'I understand it's going to be a long journey' - Dom Bess on England ambitions

After a whirlwind introduction to Test cricket in 2018, Dom Bess has had to bide his time. But, he knows that a good showing on the Lions tour is an investment in his England future

'Know when to hit and when to leave' - Jonathan Trott on long-format batting

The former England opener believes the patient innings should not be going out of fashion anytime soon but achieving a balance is necessary

Priyank Panchal, KS Bharat wrest control for India A

Priyank Panchal's fluent double-century and his 196-run stand with centurion KS Bharat tamed England Lions' bowling attack on the third day

KL Rahul, Priyank Panchal dominate England Lions

Both batsmen made unbeaten 80s to put India A on top after Navdeep Saini had blown away England Lions' lower order in the morning

Ben Duckett and Sam Hain hand England Lions the early advantage

Their fifties, and solid contributions from Steven Mullaney and Will Jacks, moved the visitors to 303 for 5 at stumps on day one

Andy Flower backs 'ball-hitting' benefits of T20 as England Lions brace for first-class challenge