KL Rahul set new benchmark with century vs Afghanistan, Shubman Gill behind him | Cricket
Chandigarh: India seized control of the opening day of the one-off Test against Afghanistan in New Chandigarh as opener KL Rahul combined a century with a major career milestone in First-Class cricket. The 34-year-old struck his 12th century in the longest format of the game, reaching the landmark in 164 balls. During his stay at the crease, the Karnataka-born also crossed 9000 runs in First Class cricket. He was anchoring the innings well, but soon after completing his century, Rahul departed for exactly 100 after being caught at extra-cover in the 61st over. Ziaur Rahman picked up the prized wicket…