Wicket, wicket! Akash Deep rattles Bangladesh, but misses hat-trick – Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

After Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja got India out of jail to post 376 in their first innings on the second day of the opening Test against Bangladesh in Chennai, Akash Deep turned on the heat with his bowling to hurt the visitors before lunch at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.India’s bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah provided…

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Carrying cups in both hands, old lady cheers for R Ashwin; video goes viral. Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: On the opening day of the first Test between India and Bangladesh, Ashwin played a pivotal role in rescuing his team from a top-order collapse. Ashwin’s unbeaten 102 off 112 balls was a masterclass in controlled aggression, featuring 10 boundaries and two towering sixes. Jadeja, nearing his own century at 86*, offered steady…

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EXPLAINED: Why are India playing three pacers on traditionally spin-friendly Chennai track | Cricket News – Times of India

India’s decision to include three pacers in their playing XI for the opening Test of the two-match series against Bangladesh on a traditionally spin-friendly venue, the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, has surprised many. Sharing India’s playing eleven after Bangladesh won the the toss and chose to bowl on Thursday, Rohit said they have gone…

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India vs Bangladesh: Who is Hasan Mahmud who dismissed Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli cheaply in first Test | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Put into bat by Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain the famed Indian top order was rocked early in the first Test at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on Thursday.And it was young right-arm medium pacer Hasan Mahmud who justified his captain’s decision to bowl first as there was moisture in the Chepauk wicket in overcast…

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Exclusive | ‘Bangladesh played very well in Pakistan, but India…’: Mohammad Kaif on why upsets are unlikely in the series – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India have dominated their Test rivalry against Bangladesh, winning the majority of the matches – 11 out of 13 with two ending in draws. Bangladesh have struggled to compete with India’s strong batting line-ups and bowling attacks.India’s batters like Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, and Rahul Dravid have often proven too strong for Bangladesh…

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