Laxman impresses on his first outing

India resumed at overnight score of 33 for one and lost two wickets in the opening session.

Opener Wasim Jaffer had progressed serenly to 52 from 87 balls with eight fours when he responded to Laxman’s call but could not beat the throw from square leg. Rahul Dravid was the next batsman out when he cut and edged to the wicket keeper for five runs. At lunch, Laxman was batting on 42 and Kaif was on 17.

Brief scores

Antigua & Barbuda XI: 300 vs Indians: 126-3 (Jaffer 52, Laxman batting 42)