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"It's Special And Will Forever Remain With Me": Ravindra Jadeja On Taking 300 Test Wickets

Ravindra Jadeja could not hide his delight after reaching the milestone of 300 wickets in Test cricket on Monday, expressing that the moment "will forever remain" with him. Jadeja became the seventh Indian bowler to reach the coveted mark during the fourth day of the second Test against Bangladesh in Kanpur. The other Indian bowlers who have taken 300 Test wickets or more are: table leader Anil Kumble (619), R Ashwin (524), Kapil Dev (434), Harbhajan Singh (417), Ishant Sharma (311) and Zaheer Khan (311).

2nd Test: Mehidy Hasan Miraz Admits To Being Surprised Over India's Attacking Approach

Bangladesh's off-spin all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz said he was taken by surprise over India's attacking approach with the bat on day four of the rain-affected second Test at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur on Monday. Under sunny skies, India's breathtaking approach with the bat saw them set records for the fastest team 50, 100, 150, 200 and 250 in men's Tests. On the back of half-centuries scored by Yashasvi Jaiswal and K.L. Rahul, India declared its first innings on 285/9 in just 34.4 overs after bowling out Bangladesh for 233.

"One Opportunity": India's 156.7 kmph Sensation Mayank Yadav Reveals Gautam Gambhir's Message

Unarguably one of the quickest pacers in the world, Mayank Yadav earned a well-deserved India call-up for the upcoming T20I series against Bangladesh. Cashing in on his Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 heroics, Mayank now looks to make the opportunity at the grand stage count. In the Indian team, Mayank would have a familiar face guiding him, having already worked with head coach Gautam Gambhir during his time at Lucknow Super Giants. Sharing an anecdote from his time with Gambhir at LSG, Mayank revealed how the former India opener helped him put his career growth and mindset in the right perspective.

Mohun Bagan SG Not Travelling To Iran Keeping ''Players Safety In Mind''

Keeping their players' "safety and security" in mind, Mohun Bagan Super Giant have decided against travelling to Iran for their AFC Champions League match against Tractor FC owing to the existing volatile situation in the west Asian nation. Mohun Bagan SG were scheduled to play Tractor FC on Wednesday and were to fly directly from Bengaluru after their Indian Super League fixture against Bengaluru FC on Sunday. But the Indian heavyweight club, instead, opted to return to Kolkata after their players expressed unwillingness to play in Iran at a time when the country has announced a state of mourning for five days following the death of a prominent general in its paramilitary Revolutionary Guard in an Israeli air strike.

Manolo Marquez Names 26 Probables For Vietnam Tri-Nation Friendly Tournament

The Indian senior men's team head coach Manolo Marquez on Monday announced a 26-member probables list for the Tri-Nation friendly tournament to be held in Vietnam in the October FIFA international match window. The Blue Tigers will face hosts Vietnam (October 9) and Lebanon (October 12) at the Thien Truong Stadium in Nam Dinh, around 100 km from Hanoi. The final list of 23 players will be released before the team travels to Vietnam.

"Helmet Se LBW Nikal Sakta Hai ": Rishabh Pant's Hilarious Stump Mic Chatter vs Bangladesh

India wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant is often an animated figure behind the stumps, and he was at his enthusiastic best against Bangladesh in the second Test at Kanpur. In fact, Pant came up with another hilarious piece of advice for India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, as India tried to dismiss well-set Bangladesh batter Mominul Haque. With Mominul coming low and looking to sweep Ashwin on every ball, Pant suggested that Ashwin can trap Mominul leg-before-wicket (LBW) even by hitting his helmet. "Helmet se ek LBW le sakta hai bhai (You can get him out LBW with his helmet)," said Pant to Ashwin from behind the stumps.

"Not Promoting Pan Masala": UPCA Reduces 'Gutkha' Advertisements Inside Kanpur's Green Park Stadium

The indirect advertisement of smokeless tobacco products like 'gutkha' inside the Green Park Stadium during an international cricket match is never a surprise considering that Kanpur is famous for the production and trade of pan masala. However, the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) has reduced considerably the advertising space normally given to the popular tobacco brands during the ongoing second Test between India and Bangladesh.

Kanpur Test: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul Make Fifties To Give India Command; Bangladesh 26/2 At Stumps On Day 4

Star off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin took two quick wickets to reduce Bangladesh to 26 for two in their second innings as India grabbed complete command of the rain-hit second Test at close on the fourth day in Kanpur on Monday. Bangladesh still trail by 26 runs. Ashwin did the damage with a two-wicket haul (2/14). Earlier, aggressive fifties by Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul placed India in a commanding position. Jaiswal (71 off 52 balls) and Rahul (68 off 43 balls) helped India declare their first innings at 285 for nine for a lead of 52 runs. Virat Kohli made a fluent 47 off 35 balls.

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"It's Special And Will Forever Remain With Me": Ravindra Jadeja On Taking 300 Test Wickets

2nd Test: Mehidy Hasan Miraz Admits To Being Surprised Over India's Attacking Approach

"One Opportunity": India's 156.7 kmph Sensation Mayank Yadav Reveals Gautam Gambhir's Message

Mohun Bagan SG Not Travelling To Iran Keeping ''Players Safety In Mind''

Manolo Marquez Names 26 Probables For Vietnam Tri-Nation Friendly Tournament

"Helmet Se LBW Nikal Sakta Hai ": Rishabh Pant's Hilarious Stump Mic Chatter vs Bangladesh

"Not Promoting Pan Masala": UPCA Reduces 'Gutkha' Advertisements Inside Kanpur's Green Park Stadium

Kanpur Test: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul Make Fifties To Give India Command; Bangladesh 26/2 At Stumps On Day 4