"double-century"

Root reached his double ton with a six over long-on off the bowling of R Ashwin.

Root's 228 had provided England a strong total of 421 and a meaningful first innings lead of 286, but Thirimanne stood firm for two sessions to remain unbeaten on 76 off 189 balls

Budding Star posted 482 in 90 overs against Union Bank of India (erstwhile Andhra Bank) in the three-day A-Division league

In between the showers in Christchurch, Williamson was in classic form, batting for nine hours 33 minutes for his 238 and leading New Zealand to an imposing 659 for six declared

Sporting XI took a massive first innings lead against Central Excise on the second day of the A-1 three-day league on Wednesday