Batsman K.L.Rahul becomes 3rd Indian opener to hit century at Lord's

LONDON: Batsman K.L. Rahul, who till 10 days ago wasnt even sure of a place in the playing XI in the Test series against England, on Thursday became only the third Indian opener to score a Test century at Lords. Vinoo Mankad (184 in 1952) and current Indian team coach Ravi Shastri (100 in 1990) are the only other Indian openers to have achieved the feat. The right-handed batsman reached his sixth career Test century with his ninth boundary and on the 212th ball he faced. He shared century stands with Rohit Sharma (83) and skipper Virat Kohli. IANS

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