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"From The Outside...": Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir Receive Mammoth 'Mentality' Praise

Former Bangladesh cricket team captain Tamim Iqbal was all praise for India captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir for the mentality shown by their side during the second Test match in Kanpur. The first three days of the match was impacted by rain and wet outfield but India came out swinging on Day 4 and their aggressive batting show paved the way for victory. India broke the record for the fastest 50, 100, 150, 200 and 250 in Tests and on Tuesday, they bowled out Bangladesh for the second time in the match. Tamim praised the approach and grit shown by the Indian cricket team before adding that such a tactic is only possible if there if full support from the coach and the captain.

Gautam Gambhir Is "Khadoos...": Rohit Sharma's Mega Comment, Namedrops Rahul Dravid

The Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid captain-coach combination brought home the T20 World Cup 2024. Now Indian cricket is seeing the Gautam Gambhir-Rohit era. The players were part of India's 2007 T20 World Cup winning team and now they will be expected to guide the Indian cricket team forward as it chases more milestones. Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma recently opened up on Jio Cinema about Gautam Gambhir - the new Indian cricket team coach.

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.

"Let India Have A Bad Game...": Bangladesh Cricketer's Bold Remark On Gautam Gambhir's 'Real Character'

Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal has shared his views on Gautam Gambhir's tenure as head coach of the Indian team thus far. Gambhir took over the reigns in July this year, replacing T20 World Cup-winning head coach Rahul Dravid. The former India opener took charge with a big reputation, having mastermined Kolkata Knight Riders' Indian Premier League triumph earlier this year. In his first Test incharge of the team, India hammered Bangladesh by 280 runs in Chennai last week. However, Tamim feels its too early to judge Gambhir.

Ex-India Star Reveals Shakib Al Hasan Playing Chennai Test With Multiple Injuries

Former Indian spinner Murali Kartik revealed on Saturday that the out-of-form Bangladesh all-rounder is suffering from discomfort in his spinning finger and shoulder. The all-rounder bowled seven overs on day three after skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto brought him into the attack, but was hit by Rishabh Pant for six fours and two sixes in a poor spell. This year has been tough for the veteran, having scored just 295 runs in 18 innings across all formats at an average of 19.66, with one fifty. He has also taken just 18 wickets at an average of 39.88 with the best figures of 4/35.

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".

Impressed After Century, Bangladesh Star Makes Bold Prediction For Rishabh Pant

Former Bangladesh skipper Tamim Iqbal predicted on Saturday that Rishabh Pant will have the most hundreds as a wicketkeeper. In the first Test match between India and Bangladesh, Pant played a 109-run knock from 128 balls at a strike rate of 85.16 in the second innings. The India wicketkeeper-batter slammed 13 fours and 4 sixes during his time on the crease. "I can assure you he will have the most hundreds as a wicketkeeper," Iqbal said to the broadcaster during the post-tea show.

Tamim Iqbal Brings Up Virat Kohli's Sledging 'History' With Bangladesh Star. Ravi Shastri Responds

Virat Kohli's 'sledging history' with Mushfiqur Rahim came a point of discussion on commentary during Day 2 of the first Test match between India and Bangladesh in Chennai on Friday. When Mushfiqur came out to bat in the first innings, former Bangladesh skipper Tamim Iqbal said on commentary that he expects something interesting considering his 'history' with Virat. It referred to Mushfiqur's comments that Virat earlier sledged him on the field. Former India coach Ravi Shastri was in the commentary box with Tamim and did not miss the opportunity to take a cheeky dig.

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"From The Outside...": Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir Receive Mammoth 'Mentality' Praise

Gautam Gambhir Is "Khadoos...": Rohit Sharma's Mega Comment, Namedrops Rahul Dravid

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

"Let India Have A Bad Game...": Bangladesh Cricketer's Bold Remark On Gautam Gambhir's 'Real Character'

Ex-India Star Reveals Shakib Al Hasan Playing Chennai Test With Multiple Injuries

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

Impressed After Century, Bangladesh Star Makes Bold Prediction For Rishabh Pant

Tamim Iqbal Brings Up Virat Kohli's Sledging 'History' With Bangladesh Star. Ravi Shastri Responds