Mukund

Abhinav Mukund did little wrong at Lord's, scoring 49 and 12, but Yuvraj Singh, player of the tournament when India won the 50-over World Cup in April, is on the bench.

India's Zaheer Khan almost certain to miss second Test against England 2011

Mukund, who had made his maiden Test half-century, must have been fancying his chances of going on to a first hundred but he was caught, bat-pad, by Adrian Barath off Bishoo's leg spin for 62.

MS Dhoni steers India towards series victory over West Indies 2011

He scored three half centuries in the last two tests in West Indies and was a reason why India looked like getting close to winning those tests, despite the lacklustre performance from the rest, barring Raina and Mukund.

Yogesh Gandhi: The Twilight Warriors of Indian Cricket Yogesh Gandhi 2011

India were in trouble from the outset, slumping to 69 for four by lunch, after two of their three debutants, Abhinav Mukund and Virat Kohli, went cheaply.

West Indies dominate first day of first Test against careless India 2011

Earlier, having started the day on 23 without loss overnight, the opener Murali Vijay departed early for three when he feathered a catch to the wicketkeeper Carlton Baugh off paceman Ravi Rampaul, then Abhinav Mukund went for 48 after lunch when he gloved a catch behind trying to fend off a Fidel Edwards bouncer.

India grind to safety and scent victory chance against West Indies 2011

He scored three half centuries in the last two tests in West Indies and was a reason why India looked like getting close to winning those tests, despite the lacklustre performance from the rest, barring Raina and Mukund.

Yogesh Gandhi: The Twilight Warriors of Indian Cricket Yogesh Gandhi 2011

Mukund was jettisoned after three straight failures, while Kohli is likely to make his first appearance of the series at the Oval, but struggled against short-pitched bowling against West Indies last month.

Tale of Woe for Weary Indians Jonathan Clegg 2011

The injuries incurred by regulars in recent weeks have forced India to hand starting roles to unproven prospects such as Suresh Raina, Abhinav Mukund and Virat Kohli.

Tale of Woe for Weary Indians Jonathan Clegg 2011

However, Abhinav Mukund and Dravid steadied the ship, sharing a stand of 55 before the former was out for 25 off Bishoo after getting a thick edge to a delivery that went through to Baugh.

Praveen Kumar shines as India take control against West Indies 2011

India were in trouble from the outset, slumping to 69 for four by lunch, after two of their three debutants, Abhinav Mukund and Virat Kohli, went cheaply.

West Indies dominate first day of first Test against careless India 2011