The two-match unofficial Test series between India A and England Lions came to an end on Monday (June 9) after the second match in Canterbury ended in a draw following the visitors taking a first innings lead and putting in a strong show with the bat. Earlier, the first match in Northampton also ended in a stalemate meaning the series finished 0-0

While both games were played on batting-friendly track with little help for bowlers, a result was always unlikely in four days. However, the series was important for the Indian team beyond the result as seven players from the team are part of the senior side that will play a marquee five-match Test series against England from June 20.

While a couple of players are guranteed a playing XI spot and travelled with the A team to get used to the conditions, the others are fighting for a spot in the line-up. Here is a look at how all seven players who are part of the Shubman Gill-led side performed in the shadow tour.

Yashasvi Jaiswal: 3/10 - Yashasvi Jaiswal has been by far India's best batter in Test cricket since his debut in 2023 but did not have the best of outings. The 23-year-old made just 110 runs in four innings with one half-century, which came in the second innings of the first match.

KL Rahul: 10/10 - KL Rahul was not part of the original squad but is reported to have made a special request to BCCI to let him play the second match after Delhi Capitals' exit from the 2025 IPL. Rahul made 167 runs in two innings. He made a century in the first innings and a half-century in the second.

Abhimanyu Easwaran: 6/10 - Abhimanyu Easwaran, who was India A's skipper in this series, is part of the Test team but is yet to make his debut in Test cricket. Easwaran failed in the first innings of both matches but scored two half-centuries which both of which came in the second innings. He ended the series with 167 runs in four innings at an average of 41.75

Karun Nair: 9/10 - Back in the national them scheme of things after seven years and in line to play a Test match after eight years, Karun Nair was exceptional. He scored a double century in the first match and later hit a solid knock of 40 in the second game. Nair made 259 runs in three games at an average of 86.33. He also took one wicket

Dhruv Jurel - 8/10: Dhruv Jurel made a strong case to play as a specialist batter in the series with three half-centuries in four innings. Jurel made 227 runs in four innings at an average of 75.66

Nitish Kumar Reddy - 5/10: After his heroic breakthrough series in Australia, Nitish Kumar Reddy had a modest outing in England with 135 runs in four innings at an average of 45 with one half-century and two wickets with the ball after bowling 26.5 overs.

Shardul Thakur - 3/10: Shardul Thakur is aiming to play a Test match after more than 18 months, having been left out of the squad for the Australia tour. However, Shardul was far from impressive as he made just 80 runs in three innings with the bat while taking just three wickets with the ball in 43 overs.

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