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1st Test, Day 3: Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill Put India In Command With Emotional Hundreds

Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill cleansed months of hurt, anxiety and disappointments of varying nature with emotional hundreds on the third day to place India in a prime position to win the first Test against Bangladesh on Saturday. Gill (119 not out) and Pant (109) led the hosts' run glut with an alliance of 167 for the fourth wicket that helped India, overnight 81/3, declare their second innings at 287 for 4 for an overall lead of 514. Bangladesh showed some spunk in their second innings to reach 158 for four when play was called off at 4.25 pm due to bad light. They still need a whopping 357 runs for the result to be in their favour.

Watch: Virat Kohli's Hilarious Dance To Celebrate Shakib Al Hasan's Dismissal Goes Viral

The ongoing first Test between India and Bangladesh is making new headlines everyday. Starting from Ravichandran Ashwin's heroic ton on Day 1 to Jasprit Bumrah's fantastic four-wicket haul on the second day, this match is a visual treat for all the cricket fans. On Day 2, India got bundled out for 376 but their bowlers bounced back in style and bowled out Bangladesh for just 149. Pacers Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and Akash Deep did not even let the Bangladesh to put up a fight.

Chennai Crowd Can't Keep Calm As Virat Kohli Waves At Them During Bangladesh Test

Indian cricket team star batter Virat Kohli was in a jovial mood during Day 2 of the first Test match against Bangladesh in Chennai on Friday. Kohli failed to score big in the first innings after he was dismissed for 6 but that did not impact his spirits as he was his usual self on the field. In a video going viral on social media, Kohli was seen waving at the Chennai crowd and it led to a massive response from the spectators. The sound was deafening as the crowd applauded the star cricketer and later in the day, Kohli even put on a little dance show following the fall of a wicket.

Virat Kohli Determined To Make Amends For Poor Form, Practises Mid-Match During India vs Bangladesh First Test

After Virat Kohli failed to score big upon his Test return in India's first Test match against Bangladesh, it seems like he is determined to get back in form. Kohli was seen practising in the nets near the ground while the match was going on during Day 3. Alongside him, even Yashasvi Jaiswal appeared to be practising. Kohli - who had played only one Test prior to this in 2024 - managed scores of only 6 and 17 in the two innings against Bangladesh.

1st In 797 Days: Rishabh Pant Ends A Long Wait With Fiery Ton For India Against Bangladesh

Rishabh Pant completed an emotional re-initiation into Test cricket while Shubman Gill added another chapter to his growing stature in red-ball format as their centuries laced India's total domination of Bangladesh on the third of the first match here on Saturday. At tea, Bangladesh were 56 for no loss while chasing an improbable 515 after India, overnight 81 for 3, declared their innings closed at 287 for four, swelling the lead to 514.

37 Years, 181 Days: Shakib Al Hasan Sets 'Oldest' Record For Bangladesh

Veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan etched his name in Bangladesh cricket history on Saturday by becoming the oldest player from his nation to feature in a Test match. At 37 years and 181 days, Shakib took the field on Day 3 of Bangladesh's first Test against India in Chennai, surpassing the previous record held by left-arm spinner Mohammad Rafique, who was 37 years and 180 days when he last played a Test in 2008.

"Aage Peeche Aap Hi Ho...": Back In Test Cricket, Rishabh Pant's Hilarious Stump Mic Chatter Goes Viral

India wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant was at his best behind the stumps, not just with his glovework but also with his usual chatter, during Day 2 of the first Test match between India and Bangladesh. After Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja had helped India to a good total, it was their turn to star with the ball. Pant urged the duo on from behind the stumps, chipping in with his own advice as well. Once again, Pant's charisma from behind the stumps was well on display.

"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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1st Test, Day 3: Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill Put India In Command With Emotional Hundreds

Watch: Virat Kohli's Hilarious Dance To Celebrate Shakib Al Hasan's Dismissal Goes Viral

Chennai Crowd Can't Keep Calm As Virat Kohli Waves At Them During Bangladesh Test

Virat Kohli Determined To Make Amends For Poor Form, Practises Mid-Match During India vs Bangladesh First Test

1st In 797 Days: Rishabh Pant Ends A Long Wait With Fiery Ton For India Against Bangladesh

37 Years, 181 Days: Shakib Al Hasan Sets 'Oldest' Record For Bangladesh

"Aage Peeche Aap Hi Ho...": Back In Test Cricket, Rishabh Pant's Hilarious Stump Mic Chatter Goes Viral

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