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First Time Since 1932: India Create History With Victory Against Bangladesh In Chennai

The Indian cricket team ended its 92-year-long wait as it defeated Bangladesh in the first Test of the 2-match series in Chennai. The 280-run victory for India at Chepauk resulted in the team getting their number of wins tally above their tally of the number of losses incurred in the longest format of the game for the first time in history. India played their first-ever Test in 1932, under the leadership of CK Naidu, but incurred a 158-run defeat. Since that match, India had never managed to get their number of wins higher than the number of losses.

R Ashwin Equals Legendary Shane Warne, Scripts Multiple Records

India's superstar spinner, Ravichandran Ashwin, added another feather to his cap as he claimed his 37th 5-wicket haul in Tests. Ashwin achieved the feat as he bagged 6 wickets against Bangladesh in the second innings of the first Test at Chepauk, his home ground. The first innings wasn't the most fruitful for Ashwin from a bowling perspective, as he failed to bag a single wicket. But, he scored a century with the bat, playing a pivotal role in taking the team's total to 376 runs.

BCCI Announces India's Squad For 2nd Test Against Bangladesh

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Men's Selection Committee announced India's squad for the second Test against Bangladesh. In a release issued by the BCCI, the selection committee retained the same squad for the second Test. The second Test will be played in Kanpur from 27th September. There were talks around KL Rahul's position in the team, especially after the way he performed in the series opener at Chepauk. But, the selection committee decided to give him another chance. However, it would be interesting to see if Sarfaraz Khan is preferred over him in the playing XI.

1st Test: Ravichandran Ashwin Scalps 6 Wickets, India Trump Bangladesh By 280 Runs

Veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin's mastery over his craft, underlined by a six-wicket haul, proved too immense for Bangladesh as India cantered to a massive 280-run victory in the first Test with five sessions to spare, on Sunday. Maintaining a clean slate against the Asian neighbours, India now lead the two-match series 1-0. Starting from their overnight 158 for four, Bangladesh were bundled out for 234 in their second innings as Ashwin scythed through their line-up (6/88).

Rohit pleased with India's strong start to busy season

CHENNAI, India : India captain Rohit Sharma was pleased with the strong start to his team's long test season after their 280-run romp in the series opener against Bangladesh on Sunday.

Ravi Shastri Fires Blunt Warning To KL Rahul. Says India Star "Needs To Realise..."

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri believes star batter KL Rahul must change his batting temperament to rediscover golden touch. Shastri, while commentating during the ongoing 1st Test against Bangladesh, feels it's high time Rahul pulls up his socks to rediscover his lost mojo. Rahul is going through a dip in form, with his last Test century coming during India's tour of South Africa earlier this year. The players also picked up an injury during the home series against England earlier this year, and was fortunate enough to be in the playing XI against Bangaldesh.

India vs Bangladesh LIVE Score, 1st Test Day 4: R Ashwin Breaks Bangladesh Partnership, India 5 Wickets From Win

India vs Bangladesh 1st Test Day 4 LIVE Updates: Ravichandran Ashwin struck once again on Day 4, dismissing the well set Shakib Al Hasan for 25. Bangladesh had done a steady job to not lose a wicket in the first hour of play, but Ashwin struck in his very first over of the day, taking his wicket tally to four.

"Misleading Package": Sanjay Manjrekar's Intriguing Take On Rishabh Pant's Ton

Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar lauded wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant for his century, pointing out that the left-hander has got a fine defensive technique like legendary former skipper MS Dhoni. Centuries from Gill and Rishabh Pant helped India set a massive 515-run target in the first Test at Chennai. The two future batting stars for India took Bangladeshi bowling apart with some ruthless hitting, continuing their fine form in the long format.

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First Time Since 1932: India Create History With Victory Against Bangladesh In Chennai

R Ashwin Equals Legendary Shane Warne, Scripts Multiple Records

BCCI Announces India's Squad For 2nd Test Against Bangladesh

1st Test: Ravichandran Ashwin Scalps 6 Wickets, India Trump Bangladesh By 280 Runs

Rohit pleased with India's strong start to busy season

Ravi Shastri Fires Blunt Warning To KL Rahul. Says India Star "Needs To Realise..."

India vs Bangladesh LIVE Score, 1st Test Day 4: R Ashwin Breaks Bangladesh Partnership, India 5 Wickets From Win

"Misleading Package": Sanjay Manjrekar's Intriguing Take On Rishabh Pant's Ton