BP XI vs Lions: Chance for young hopefuls to impress

Young hopefuls will look to impress in the three-day warm-up game ahead between Board President's XI and the England Lions ahead of the two-match unofficial Test series beginning here Sunday.

The England Lions have had a tough tour thus far, losing four of the five limited-overs game and will expect to put up an improved show in the longer version.

Led by Sam Billings, who was part of the Chennai Super Kings squad in the IPL last year, the team comprises a handful of players who have featured in international matches.

The lanky Jamie Overton, twin brother of Test player Craig Overton, has performed well on the tour and will look to trouble the host batsmen with his pace and bounce.

Billings has scored runs and led well and would be expected to continue in the same vein as against a varied bowling attack of the BP XI.

The talented young Ishan Kishan leads a young BP XI squad, which includes a number of players who have done well in domestic cricket.

Jharkhand's left-arm spinner Pappu ..