West Indies were 34 for 2 at close in their first innings on the 2nd day of the 2nd Cricket test at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Tuesday.Kirk Edwards, 12, and Darren Bravo, 4, were at the crease when the stumps were drawn early because of bad light. Earlier, hosts India declared their first innings at 631 for 7. They were 346 for 5 overnight.VVS Laxman on 176, who scored his 17th test century, and R. Ashwin on 4, remained not out. Skipper M.S. Dhoni contributed a brilliant 144.Dhoni and Laxman together contributed 224 for the 7th wicket which is a record for the matches between India and West Indies.Dravid contributed 119 yesterday, his 36th test hundred. India are 1-0 ahead in the 3 match series.
News On AIR | November 15, 2011 9:28 PM
2nd Test: India declare first innings at 631/7; Windies totter at 34/2 in reply