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Ravi Shastri's "Name One Wicketkeeper Who..." Question Backfires, Gets Epic MS Dhoni Reply

As India looked to bundle out Bangladesh' batting unit early on Day 5 of the Kanpur Test, Mushfiqur Rahim stood between the hosts' pursuit of quick wickets. The Bangladesh wicket-keeper batter used sweep shot as a weapon to counter the spin threat posed by India's Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin. Rahim did very well in facing India's spin twins, prompting a discussion in the commentary box, involving Ravi Shastri and Atahr Ali Khan. When former Bangladesh cricketer, Athar Ali, highlighting Rahim's proficiency in using sweep shots against spinners, Shastri asked him to name one wicket-keeper who doesn't sweep, hoping his question would only be met with silence.

Ravi Shastri Posts Wholesome Picture With 'Heartbeat Of Indian Cricket Team'. It's Not Virat Kohli Or Rohit Sharma

Former India coach Ravi Shastri - now once again a reputed commentator - has posted a picture on social media with a man whom he described as the "heartbeat of the Indian cricket team". However, the man with him isn't a star cricketer like Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma, or even the coach Gautam Gambhir. In fact, it is a less familiar name, in the form of Team India's underrated throwdown specialist, Raghuvendra Dwivedi - more fondly recognized as 'Raghu' by players, coaches and fans of the team.

Tamim Iqbal Questions DRS Decision That Went In India's Favour. Ravi Shastri Responds

Former Bangladesh cricket team captain Tamim Iqbal questioned the DRS decision that led to Shadman Islam's dismissal on Day 1 of the second Test match against India in Kanpur on Friday. The dismissal led to a debate between Tamim and former Indian cricketers Ravi Shastri and Dinesh Karthik. The ball-tracking technology decided that it was a dismissal but Tamim was of the opinion that it was sliding down the leg-side. Akash Deep was convinced that it was a dismissal and after the successful review, even Rohit was left stunned. It was a very important wicket for India in that situation but Tamim was not convinced and he raised questions about the DRS technology used in that particular delivery.

India's 'Celebrity' Coach Picks Top 4 Fielding Efforts By India vs Bangladesh. No Ravindra Jadeja, Rohit Sharma

India dominated Bangladesh in almost every department in the first Test in Chennai. Three Indians scored centuries while Ravichandran Ashwin took a six-wicket haul also. Even in the fielding department, India were far above Bangladesh. In fact, Bangladesh's fielding was so insipid that Tamim Iqbal and Ravi Shastri blasted the Najmul Hossain Shanto-led side. After the match, India's fielding coach T Dilip sat down to analyse the team members' efforts. He had four picks for the top spots.

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.

"Don't Want It To Be A Case Where...": Ravi Shastri On Idea Of Hardik Pandya Returning To Test Cricket

Hardik Pandya was removed as Team India's vice-captain from white-ball cricket after Gautam Gambhir's arrival as head coach, and former India coach Ravi Shastri has now played down the prospect of the all-rounder returning to the Test setup. Pandya posted a video of him practising bowling on social media, raising whispers on whether a comeback to the Test squad for the first time since 2018 is near. Although India have lacked a firm pace bowling all-rounder for a long time in Tests, Shastri is doubtful regarding a potential return for Pandya.

India vs Bangladesh 1st Test: Ravi Shastri's 'Top' Reply As Tamim Iqbal Asks Him To Rate Chennai Pitch

The pitch that is being used in the India vs Bangladesh first Test match in Chennai offered good competition between the bat and the ball in the first two days. The surface at the MA Chidambaram Stadium is made up of red soil and as per the expectations it is providing some really good help to the fast bowlers. While India scored 339 for 6 on the opening day, a total of 17 wickets fell on the following day. When asked about the nature of the pitch, former India batting all-rounder Ravi Shastri termed it a "top billing".

"Funny Dismissals...": Ravi Shastri's Blunt Take As Virat Kohli Falls Cheaply Yet Again vs Bangladesh

Virat Kohli has not been having a great time in Test cricket of late. In both innings of the first Test against Bangladesh, Kohli delivered poor scores of 6 and 17. While in the first innings, he chased an outside off stump delivery by Hasan Mahmud, in the second innings, he fell victim to a wrong leg-before-wicket decision. Having chosen to not review it, the Ultraedge discovered the bat making contact with the ball, which would have ruled Virat not out had he opted for a review.

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Ravi Shastri's "Name One Wicketkeeper Who..." Question Backfires, Gets Epic MS Dhoni Reply

Ravi Shastri Posts Wholesome Picture With 'Heartbeat Of Indian Cricket Team'. It's Not Virat Kohli Or Rohit Sharma

Tamim Iqbal Questions DRS Decision That Went In India's Favour. Ravi Shastri Responds

India's 'Celebrity' Coach Picks Top 4 Fielding Efforts By India vs Bangladesh. No Ravindra Jadeja, Rohit Sharma

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

"Don't Want It To Be A Case Where...": Ravi Shastri On Idea Of Hardik Pandya Returning To Test Cricket

India vs Bangladesh 1st Test: Ravi Shastri's 'Top' Reply As Tamim Iqbal Asks Him To Rate Chennai Pitch

"Funny Dismissals...": Ravi Shastri's Blunt Take As Virat Kohli Falls Cheaply Yet Again vs Bangladesh