Goud lifts Railways

Goud lifts Railways

PUNE, India: Yere Goud hit an unbeaten 89 to lift national
champion Indian Railways to 370 for seven in its first innings at
tea on the final day of its three-day game against West Indies on
Saturday.

The 30-year-old held firm at one end to be in sight of his
11th first-class century as the home side were 79 runs adrift of
West Indies's first innings 449 for eight declared.

Goud drove through the covers and played strongly off his pads
for most of his 11 fours as Railways added another 104 runs to
their lunch score of 266 for four wickets.

West Indies fast bowler Cameron Cuffy struck once in the
session after his triple strikes in the morning, but the
visitors' poor catching on the tour continued as they dropped two
chances.

Cuffy trapped left-hander Raja Ali leg before for 16 after
off-spinner Gareth Breese had captain Abhay Sharma caught at
midwicket for 13 for his first victim.

The tall Cuffy, aiming to regain his place for the final
Calcutta test after being ignored for the second game in Madras,
was the most successful bowler, having taken four for
75.--Reuters