AHMEDABAD, India: Jonathan Trott hit a century ahead of the Test series against India as England drew their four-day match against Haryana in Ahmedabad yesterday.
The tourists, who started the final day with a lead of 306 and all 10 wickets in hand, opted to bat on and made 254-6 in their second innings before declaring in the post-lunch session.
Haryana, set an improbable 442 to win, were in danger of losing when they collapsed to 110-6, with seamer Tim Bresnan grabbing two wickets for 13 runs in seven overs.
But both teams agreed to call off the match when 10 overs still remained to be bowled, with the hosts on 133-6.
Trott, scored 101 before he retired to give other batsmen an outing in the middle.
Opener Nick Compton, who is almost certain to make his debut in the first Test, scored 79 and Ian Bell made 48.
Meanwhile, England’s fast bowling duo of Stuart Broad and Steven Finn worked out at the nets on Sunday, raising hopes they will be fit for the Ahmedabad Test. AFP
