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R Ashwin Matches Muttiah Muralitharan's World Record With Series-Winning Show Against Bangladesh

India's veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin produced an exemplary all-round show as the team secured a 2-0 series triumph against Bangladesh. After winning the first match by 280 runs, India defeated Bangladesh by 7 wickets in the second Test despite two and a half days of the Kanpur contest being washed out due to rain. Ashwin remained key to India's success against Bangla Tigers, both with the bat and the ball. He was, hence, named the Player of the Series. With the POTS honour, Ashwin went on to match a world record, held by Sri Lanka great Muttiah Muralitharan in Test cricket.

"Willing To Get All Out For...": Rohit Sharma Reveals Audacious Move That Earned India Win vs Bangladesh

India were willing to take the risk of being bowled for 100-odd in its bold push for a result in the weather-hit second Test against Bangladesh, said Rohit Sharma after the hosts pulled off a dramatic win on Tuesday. India managed to win the game comfortably on day five despite two full days were lost due to wet outfield at the Green Park Stadium. Even on day one, only 35 overs possible. After bowling out Bangladesh for 233, India batted in T20 mode to smash 285 in 34.4 overs before declaring their first innings. Having lost two batters overnight, Bangladesh were bowled out in their second innings at stroke of lunch and India ended the game in the second session.

Jaiswal leads India to series sweep of Bangladesh

KANPUR, India :India eased to a remarkable seven-wicket victory in the rain-truncated second test against Bangladesh to complete a 2-0 series sweep in Kanpur on Tuesday.

India's Rohit says batting risk paid off against Bangladesh

KANPUR, India : India captain Rohit Sharma conceded they took a risk trying to force a result in the rain-truncated second test against Bangladesh and was pleased it paid off resulting in a memorable victory in Kanpur.

Malan backs McCullum to revive England's white-ball fortunes

England coach Brendon McCullum must find the right balance between youth and experience if he is to revive the country's white-ball fortunes, former player Dawid Malan has said.

Bowlers Rule Roost As India Complete Series Sweep Against Bangladesh

Ravichandran Ashwin drew first blood, Ravindra Jadeja ripped the heart out while Jasprit Bumrah put the final nail in Bangladesh's coffin as India routed the visitors by seven wickets in the second Test to complete a record-extending 18th series win at home in Kanpur on Tuesday. It was one of the most exhilarating performance by the Indian team despite losing more than 200 overs of play with two days of complete wash-out. The outright victory consolidated India's pole position in the ICC World Test Championship Table (WTC) with 74.24 percentage points.

KL Rahul Reveals Rohit Sharma's Message After 2-Day Rain That Inspired India's Kanpur Heroics

The Indian cricket team fought extreme odds to create a situation where they could find themselves in a match-winning situation in the second Test against Bangladesh. More than two and half days were washed out in the Kanpur Test because of rain and wet outfield, but Rohit Sharma's men decided to go down fighting over letting the match roll into a drab draw. After India bowled out Bangladesh on Day 4, Rohit led the team's attacking start with the bat, raining boundaries at the Green Park Stadium. Later, KL Rahul revealed a crystal clear message from skipper Rohit that inspired the team's pyrotechniques with the bat.

Virat Kohli's Reaction As Akash Deep Slams 2 Sixes Using Bat Gifted By Him

The Indian cricket team produced an impressive batting display as the Rohit Sharma-led side broke five records on Day 4 of the second Test match against Bangladesh in Kanpur on Monday. Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal all produced quickfire knocks but it was a couple of sixes by pacer Akash Deep that has gone viral on social media. During the 35th over of the Indian innings, Akash Deep smashed Shakib Al Hasan for two back-to-back sixes and he did it using the bat that was gifted to him by Virat Kohli. The Indian dressing room was thrilled following the two massive sixes as Rohit Sharma was seen smiling and Kohli also could not keep calm as the crowd applauded the effort.

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R Ashwin Matches Muttiah Muralitharan's World Record With Series-Winning Show Against Bangladesh

"Willing To Get All Out For...": Rohit Sharma Reveals Audacious Move That Earned India Win vs Bangladesh

Jaiswal leads India to series sweep of Bangladesh

India's Rohit says batting risk paid off against Bangladesh

Malan backs McCullum to revive England's white-ball fortunes

Bowlers Rule Roost As India Complete Series Sweep Against Bangladesh

KL Rahul Reveals Rohit Sharma's Message After 2-Day Rain That Inspired India's Kanpur Heroics

Virat Kohli's Reaction As Akash Deep Slams 2 Sixes Using Bat Gifted By Him