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Hyderabad: BP' XI made the most of conditions thanks to Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli coming good on the first day of Australia's tour opener. In creaming 105 runs apiece off an Australian attack that never at any stage posed a threat at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Thursday, Sharma and Kohli helped Board President's XI to 371 for six and game the visiting side an indication of things to come on their latest tour of India.
The duo got together when the team was reduced to 120 for 4 after skipper Yuvraj who won the toss, spliced a catch to Michael hussey of Mitchell Johnson. With India's ageing middle-order under pressure, Rohit and Virat tons could send a strong message to the selectors.
The Australian sorely missed the services of Shane Watson, who had not recovered enough from a viral infection, and Siddle replaced him while Simon Katich came in for Phil Jaques as the visiting side game the players likely to be fielded in the first Test in Bangalore. Mitchell Johnson (3/62) most successful bowler of Aussie.
Brief Score: Indian Board President's XI 371 for 6 (Rohit 105, Kohli 105, Parthiv 49*, Johnson 3-62) v Australians
