Arun Lal 15 off 75 Balls 86 Mins 1 Four vs West Indies 2nd Test at Bridgetown, Apr 07 1989
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00:00Arun Lal is a former Indian cricketer known for his gritty batting style during the 1980s,
00:06a right-handed opening baseman often facing some of the fierce bowling attacks of his
00:11era.
00:12Though he did not have a long international career, his contribution in domestic cricket
00:16was significant, particularly for Bengal, where he was a prolific run scorer and a respected
00:22leader.
00:23Arun Lal was admired for his courage and resilience at the Currys, especially on the challenging
00:28pitches against quality fastballers.
00:30Watch out Arun Lal batting versus West Indies in the second test at Bridgetown in April 1989.
00:58Oh, that's a good shot.
01:03It's fielded, well fielded by Desmond Haynes of Gully.
01:1113 for the loss of Sidhu.
01:19This is Arun Lal.
01:21For Bishop.
01:22Oh, right through everything, absolutely right through everything.
01:29And had he not been so tall, and had the ball not bounced so high, it would have hit the
01:33stumps, because it went right over the top.
01:37Oh, and again lovely bowling by Bishop, goes the other way this time.
01:46Just imagine when the ball arrives at that pace and hits the seam and leaves you.
01:55Poor Arun Lal has little chance at all there.
02:02That's his Bishop.
02:06That's a good shot.
02:11Very nicely played by Arun Lal.
02:16That's four runs.
02:23Nice shot, a man who needs some confidence actually, Arun Lal.
02:29He's had a torrid time against these West Indies fast bowlers, and it's a lovely feeling
02:36to...
02:37Courtney Walsh.
02:43And it's knocked up by third slip, caught by Gully, and Arun Lal is gone.
02:52Caught in the end by Desmond Haynes, after first attempt by Richie Richardson at third slip,
02:57but they do catch well, these West Indies, they really hang on to the ball.
03:04Pains it is.
03:06And look at that jubilation, you'd think they've never caught a catch before in their lives.
03:16So India lose their second wicket now for 23.
03:19Remember, they have a deficit of 56.
03:22They have to make that...
03:23Arun Lal born on August 1, 1955 in Uttar Pradesh.
03:26He is a former Indian cricketer renowned for his resilience and technical proficiency as
03:32a right-handed opening batsman.
03:34He represented India in 16 test matches between 1982 and 1989, accumulating 729 runs at an
03:41average of 26.03, with a higher score of 93, including six off-centuries and 13 catches.
03:49In the Wonder International, Arun Lal played 13 matches, scoring 122 runs at an average of
03:559.38, with a top score of 51.
03:57His domestic career was particularly distinguished over 156 first-class matches.
04:03He amassed 10,421 runs at an impressive average of 46.94, including 30 centuries and 43 fifties,
04:12with a higher score of 287.
04:14In Leicester cricket, he featured in 65 matches, scoring 1,734 runs at an average of 28.90, including
04:2212 half-centuries and with a top score of 90.
04:26Arun Lal also contributed with the ball in domestic cricket, claiming 21 wickets in first-class
04:32matches and 14 in Leicester games.
04:35Beyond his playing days, he has been involved in cricket commentary and coaching, notably
04:40leading Bengal to the Ranji Trophy final in the 2019-20 season.