Abishek Porel and Sudip Gharami put Bengal in command against Delhi
Abishek Porel and Sudip Gharami scored unbeaten centuries to give Bengal a 64-run first-innings lead against Delhi.
Abishek Porel and Sudip Gharami scored unbeaten centuries as Bengal reached 304 for three against Delhi at stumps on the second day of their Ranji Trophy match in Kalyani. The pair added an unbroken 199 runs for the fourth wicket to give Bengal a 64-run first-innings lead.
Porel remained not out on 114 from 161 balls, while Gharami was unbeaten on 122 from 221 deliveries. Porel, who is out on bail after being arrested on rape charges in August, was dropped twice early in his innings. Gharami survived a missed stumping chance on 48.
Delhi used seven bowlers without success on a slowing pitch. Bengal had resumed at 46 for three after losing Abhimanyu Easwaran and Sudip Chatterjee in the morning session.
CricHubb Take
Porel's century on return shows how quickly domestic cricket can restore a sense of normalcy, but the legal case remains unresolved and will continue to shadow his career until a verdict is delivered.