Samit Dravid performs a Rahul Dravid-esque square cut during the tour match against Lancashire.Watch | Cricket News

Samit Dravid, son of India head coach Rahul Dravid, during the first day of Karnataka tour against Lancashire at KSCA Stadium, Alur There was some impressive batting in the game for Summer County. Samit scored 25 out of 45 balls on the first day of practice, helping Karnataka score 356 runs. However, Samit caught the attention of cricket fans with his perfectly square cut that had a hint of his father Rahul’s. On the first ball of the 26th over, Lancashire spinner Joshua Boyden bowled a short delivery to Samit, who ) shifted his weight onto the back foot and pushed the boundary.

Trademark Dravid Cut!

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Samit was eventually dismissed by Jack Morley after a sharp catch by Luke Wells at first slip.

Morley’s pass was thrown up the middle and slightly away from Summitt, who was hit by the bounce of the ball, which kissed his glove and went straight to Wells.

cute stuff, @jackmorley196.

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Back in the game, Lancashire won the toss and opted to bowl in their pre-season match against Karnataka.

After the home team’s score became 62/3, Samit came to bat. He started cautiously, but the scoreboard kept ticking before Morley got the better of him.

However, Smaran Ravi stole the show for Karnataka on day one. He scored 111 runs in just 153 balls to help his team cross the 300-run mark.

Hardik Raj, Ravi’s replacement, struck 67 off 74 balls before passing away.

Karnataka were bowled out for 356 on day one due to stump hit.

A major shift in our attacks today

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For those unfamiliar, Lancashire will travel to India for a 10-day preparation camp ahead of the new English counties season. Jofra Archer’s Sussex County side also played a few practice matches in Bengaluru.