Windies ‘A’ faces tough task

West Indies ‘A’ were facing a tough task to save the second four-day “Test” against India A after captain Cheteshwar Pujara crafted a superb unbeaten double century on today’s second day.



At the close at the Whitgift School in England, the Caribbean side was struggling on 12 for one in reply to India A’s massive 543 for eight declared.



India ‘A’ had resumed this morning on 329 for five.



Pujara, unbeaten on 111 overnight, converted his knock into 208 not out, stroking 34 fours and a six in an innings lasting 355 balls.



Wicketkeeper/batsman Wriddhiman Saha chipped in with 62 from 129 balls with eight fours while Jaskaran Singh cracked 58 from 90 balls with seven fours and two sixes.



Jamaican fast bowler Andre Russell, who snatched five for 95, was West Indies ‘A’ best bowler while fellow pacer Gavin Tonge finished with two for 114.



West Indies ‘A’ are 1-0 down after losing the first four-day game.