Brent Arnel

New Zealand named former Indian Cricket League recruits Shane Bond and Daryl Tuffey in their 30-member squad for this year's Champions Trophy.

India A's push for a result could not come through as New Zealand A escaped with a draw on the fourth and final day of the first unofficial cricket Test on Saturday.

India 'A' squandered a strong start to hand the initiative to New Zealand 'A' as they were left struggling at 136/4 at the end of the opening day of the first unofficial Test.

India A fought back as the bowlers came on top to restrict New Zealand A to 230 in their first innings and snatch a slender 18-run lead on the second day of their four-day match.

Ryan Carters scored a fighting century while useful contribution from Glenn Maxwell and Tim Armstrong helped AIS hold India to a draw in the concluding three-day encounter of the Emerging Players Meet.