Rohit Sharma And Co. Wanted To 'Forfeit Innings' vs Bangladesh: Ravichandran Ashwin's Revelation, Says Wasn't "Too Pleased..."

01.10.2024 - 15:43 sports.ndtv.com

Indian cricket team star spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has made an astounding revelation regarding the side's strategy against Bangladesh after two days were lost due to rain.

After the conditions allowed the game to resume, Bangladesh resumed their inning at 107/3 on Day 4. With two days left and India determined to push for a result, there were talks among the camp to forfeit the inning.

With a relentless hunger for piling up runs on the board, India went after Bangladesh bowlers and declared on a score of 285/9.

With a 52-run lead, India's bowlers delivered a performance that forced the visitors to scamper for survival. Bangladesh folded on 146, and India comfortably chased down the target and clinched a 7-wicket win. "We spoke whether we should forfeit the innings, but the heat was so… these are harsh conditions, right?

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