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"Simple Funda Hai...": Axar Patel Sums Up Rohit Sharma Captaincy Style

India captain Rohit Sharma commands great respect from his peers and has often been described as an easy guy to hangout with. Rohit's on-field communication with players has also given fans a glimpse of they style of his captaincy. Delving deep into the topic, India all-rounder Axar Patel explained how Rohit gives bowlers complete freedom to execute plans, but also likes to do his own homework beforehand, drafting strategies before matches, not just for the opponent teams but individual players as well.

Bangladesh Pacer Hasan Mahmud Joins Dale Steyn To Record Rare Feat In 1st Test Against India

Bangladesh pacer Hasan Mahmud joined the elite company of pacers alongside South African legend Dale Steyn to have four wickets as a visiting pacer on day one of a Test match in India since year 2000. Mahmud accomplished this feat during the first Test against India at Chennai's MA Chidambram Stadium. The bowler delivered a scorching spell on first day, taking 4/58 in 18 overs at an economy rate of 3.20. The bowler got rid of a star-studded top-order consisting of skipper Rohit Sharma (6), Shubman Gill (0), Virat Kohli (6), and wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant (39).

Bangladesh's Pace Revolution: Story Of Planning, Commitment At Grassroots Level

For the last one month, Bangladesh is on a mission to reverse a long-standing trend of left-arm spinners leading their bowling. Two beanpole quicks are at the forefront of that changing of baton - Hasan Mahmud and Nahid Rana. They arrived on these shores after a sensational effort against Pakistan, but India could be a daunting destination even for the more experienced ones. But on the opening day of the first Test against India here on Thursday, Mahmud (4/58) and Rana (1/80) justified the hype around them, rather contrastingly.

1st Test, Day 1: Ravichandran Ashwin-Ravindra Jadeja Tango Saves India After Hasan Mahmud's Early Strikes

Seasoned off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin sparkled on home turf with his sixth Test hundred as he combined with Ravindra Jadeja to steer India out of trouble and post a formidable 339 for six on day one of the first Test against Bangladesh here on Thursday. Ashwin (102 batting) and Jadeja (86 batting) added 195 runs (174 minutes, 225 balls) for a riveting unbroken seventh wicket stand after young pacer Hasan Mahmud (4/58) reduced India to 144 for six, despite Yashasvi Jaiswal making a solid 56.

R Ashwin "Now Has As Many Test Tons As" MS Dhoni: Star Spinner's Valiant Effort vs Bangladesh Lauded By All

Ravichandran Ashwin proved once again that he is one of top Test all-rounders in the world. Had it not been for Ashwin's valiant effort (102*, 112b) along with Ravindra Jadeja (86*, 117b) on the first day of the first Test against Bangladesh, India would have been on a tricky spot. The Rohit Sharma-led side were reduced to 144/6 but Ashwin and Jadeja stitched a 195*-run stand - India's highest for the seventh wicket against Bangladesh in Tests. Ashwin also completed his 6th Test ton and his second in Chennai as India finished the day on 339/6.

Ashwin-Jadeja epic rearguard helps India overcome Hasan blows

CHENNAI, India :India's Ravichandran Ashwin smashed a rapid hundred and combined with Ravindra Jadeja in an epic rearguard action as the hosts overcome a top order meltdown to reach 339 for six against Bangladesh on the opening day of the first test on Thursday.

Jaiswal falls after fifty, India reel at 176-6

CHENNAI, India : Yashasvi Jaiswal brought up his half-century but India lost three wickets after the lunch break to be reeling at 176 for six at tea on the opening day of the first test in Chennai on Thursday.

First Time In 147 Years: Yashasvi Jaiswal Achieves Historic Feat In 1st Test vs Bangladesh

Indian cricket team opener Yashasvi Jaiswal once again impressed as the youngster achieved a historic first during Day 1 of the first Test match against Bangladesh in Chennai on Thursday. Jaiswal remained resilient at one end while India kept losing wickets and was able to slam a gritty half-century against an impressive bowling attack. Thanks to the half-century, Jaiswal became the first batter in the 147-year history of Test cricket to score more than 750 runs in his first 10 innings at home. The record previously belonged to George Headley of West Indies who slammed 747 back in 1935.

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"Simple Funda Hai...": Axar Patel Sums Up Rohit Sharma Captaincy Style

Bangladesh Pacer Hasan Mahmud Joins Dale Steyn To Record Rare Feat In 1st Test Against India

Bangladesh's Pace Revolution: Story Of Planning, Commitment At Grassroots Level

1st Test, Day 1: Ravichandran Ashwin-Ravindra Jadeja Tango Saves India After Hasan Mahmud's Early Strikes

R Ashwin "Now Has As Many Test Tons As" MS Dhoni: Star Spinner's Valiant Effort vs Bangladesh Lauded By All

Ashwin-Jadeja epic rearguard helps India overcome Hasan blows

Jaiswal falls after fifty, India reel at 176-6

First Time In 147 Years: Yashasvi Jaiswal Achieves Historic Feat In 1st Test vs Bangladesh