Sanju Samson stunning 106 in the Duleep Trophy boosts his chances for next India Test squad, as KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer struggle to find form.

Samson’s innings was a masterclass in counter-attacking cricket, featuring 11 boundaries and three soaring sixes that captivated fans and left bowlers scrambling.

Sanju Samson scored a century off 94 balls on Day 2 of India 'D' vs India 'B' Duleep Trophy 2024 match at Anantapur on Friday.

Sanju Samson shines after Shreyas Iyer registers another duck on Day 1 against India B while in-form Devdutt Padikkal and Ricky Bhui continued their good runs with impressive fifties for India D.

Shreyas Iyer's dismal run continued but strong performances from the other frontline batters, including Sanju Samson, guided India D to 306 for five on the opening day of their Duleep Trophy match aga

Catch all the scores and highlights from Day 1 of the third round of the Duleep Trophy 2024 as India A faces India C and India D takes on India B in Anantpur on Thursday.

Alongside the first Test between India and Bangladesh in Chennai, domestic cricket is also in progress in the country in Anantapur. The third and final round of matches are currently being played in Duleep Trophy and India's Test hopefuls are not having a great time.

If Iyer revisits his dismissal he would bang his head into the nearest wall. The surface was at its flattest when he arrived, the sun having dried up the early moisture. But it took just two wicked balls of Washington to spook him.

India D ended the first day of their Duleep Trophy match against India B at 306 for five, driven by strong batting from Sanju Samson (89 not out), Devdutt Padikkal (50), Srikar Bharat (52), and Ricky Bhui (56).

Sanju Samson starred for India D with an unbeaten 89 while the likes of Devdutt Padikkal, KS Bharat and Ricky Bhui chipped in with fifties to leave India D at 306/5 at the end of Day 1.