July 26  – India captain Virat Kohli struck a much-needed half-century as the tourists finished on 322 for 6 on the opening day of of their three-day tour game against Essex at Chelmsford.

Kohli made 68 from 93 balls including 12 fours before left-armer Paul Walter had him caught by Varun Chopra.

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Lokesh Rahul [58] and Dinesh Karthik [82 not out] put on 114 for the sixth wicket.

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