CHENNAI: Sandeep Warrier led Tamil Nadu’s fightback against Andhra on Day 2 of the Group A Ranji Trophy match on Sunday.

Sandeep and P Vidyuth’s partnership toward the end of Day 1 helped Tamil Nadu post a decent total, and the former followed it up with a four-wicket haul (4/53) to help bundle out Andhra for 177. Trilok Nag, Sonu Yadav, and skipper Sai Kishore picked up two wickets each.

For Andhra, 21-year-old Shaik Rasheed stood tall with the bat, scoring 87 runs on Day 2 while others struggled to contribute.

In their second innings, Tamil Nadu reached 102/3 at stumps, with Pradosh Ranjan Paul (26) and Sai Kishore at the crease.

Elsewhere, young wicketkeeper-batter Kumar Kushagra struck a brilliant double century as Jharkhand piled up a massive total and then reduced Baroda to earl

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