Assam in commanding position against Kerala

Dheeraj Jadhav (93) and Tarjinder Singh (94) missed out on individual hundreds but they put Assam in driver's seat against Kerala in a Ranji Trophy Group C cricket match, here today.

Resuming at 197 for four, Assam put on board 344 with overnight batsman Jadhav and Tarjinder doing a splendid job for the side. J Syed Mohammad also contributed 45 runs.

Assam were as good with bowling as they reduced Kerala to 52 for 4 at the end of day two with Pritam Das striking thrice.