Alastair Cook hits unbeaten century as England fight back

Cook hits century as England fight back

Alastair Cook hit an unbeaten 112 as England fought back against India 'A' on the second day of their tour match in Mumbai.

The England captain shared an unbeaten fifth-wicket stand of 156 with Samit Patel as England closed day two on 286-4 to trail their hosts by 83.

India had earlier been dismissed for 369, before Nick Compton was caught out for a duck at the top of England's innings.

Jonathan Trott hit 56, before Kevin Pietersen was caught and bowled by Yuvraj Singh for a 24-ball 23.

Ian Bell fell for six to bring Patel to the crease, and the all-rounder hit 12 fours on the way to an unbeaten 82.

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