'Patience will get me big runs'

With Ed Smith and the selectors currently pondering England's squad to play India in the first Test, we take a look at who could be in contention

The India A coach was particularly impressed with his ward's reading of match situations in the four-day games against England Lions and West Indies A

England Lions wrapped up a comprehensive 253-run victory on the final day of their four-day unofficial Test at New Road

England Lions drove home their advantage on the third day against India A in Worcester, taking three late wickets after setting a target of 421 to win

England opener makes first hundred of the summer while Nick Gubbins gives selectors a nudge with 73

England opener makes first hundred of the summer while Nick Gubbins gives selectors a nudge with 73

The match provides Malan a chance to find some form ahead of the Test series while Sam Curran also leaves the one-day squad to face India A at New Road

Saha, who hurt his thumb during the IPL, is likely to miss at least part of India's five-Test series in England, with Karthik likely to replace him in the team