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"That 1 Per Cent...": Rohit Sharma Joins Viral Trend, Internet Goes Wild

India captain Rohit Sharma is gearing up for a two-match Test series against Bangladesh, starting September 19. Apart from doing rigorous training drills, Rohit revealed his 'one per cent' other side through a viral Instagram trend. In a reel posted on Instagram, where people reveal their 99 per cent and rest one per cent side. In the first half of the video, Rohit can be seen doing the hard yards with rigorous workout and training in the gym. In the next half, Rohit can be seen having a laugh and teasing his trainer and friends.

Sarfaraz Khan To Play Duleep Trophy Despite Bangladesh Test Selection. What This Means

As the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the Duleep Trophy squads for the second round, the majority of the players picked in the India squad for the first Test against Bangladesh, including Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul and Shubman Gill, were withdrawn. The likes of Akash Deep, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Dhruv Jurel, who all have been exempted from the second round, as well, but the scenario is a little different for Sarfaraz Khan and Yash Dayal, both of whom were also named for the Test series opener.

"He Can Take Wickets On A Cement Pitch": Ex-Pakistan Star Reserves Special Compliment For Jasprit Bumrah

Arguably the finest bowler of his generation and the best in the world at the moment, Jasprit Bumrah is used to getting the highest praise from cricketers, experts and fans alike. However, former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has gone one step further in stating that Bumrah is so good that he would threaten batters on cement pitches. Bumrah - who won the Player of the Tournament award in India's title-winning 2024 T20 World Cup - was singled out for compliments by Ali.

Bangladesh Rising Pace Sensation Nahid Rana Confident And Ready For India Test Series

Having made an instant impact with his brilliant performance in the historic 2-0 triumph over Pakistan, Bangladesh rising speedster Nahid Rana has now set his eyes on the upcoming away Test series against India. The 21-year-old consistently hit 150 kph and stood out as the star performer especially in the second innings of the final Test in Rawalpindi where he took 4/44 as Bangladesh secured a historic sweep. "Obviously we are well prepared for India series. We have started training. The more we are prepared the better we will be in execution during the matches," Rana said in a video shared by Bangladesh Cricket in 'X', formerly twitter.

"Will Never Learn Anything If...": Akash Deep's Big Remark Ahead Of Bangladesh Tests

A nine-wicket match haul usually leaves a bowler on cloud nine, but for India pacer Akash Deep it's a mere reminder of the areas he needs to improve upon ahead of a hectic season. Akash, who was included in India's squad for the 1st Test against Bangladesh, produced a wonderful effort for India A against India B in the just-concluded Duleep Trophy first round match, returning with figures of 4 for 60 and 5 for 56. “If you get satisfied as a cricketer, you will never learn anything. As long as I have the hunger for learning, I can never be satisfied,” Akash told reporters after the match on Sunday.

India Test Squad vs Bangladesh: BCCI's Vice-Captaincy Decision Baffles Everyone

Amid the chatter around Jasprit Bumrah being potentially rested for the 2-match Test series against Bangladesh, the marquee pacer surprisingly found a place in the squad for the first Test. Wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant also marked his return to the Test side after nearly 20 months out as India announced their 16-man squad for the series opener on Sunday. While some big names returned to the squad, some prominent names missed out too. However, another decision from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selection committee that raised eyebrows was the absence of a designated vice-captain.

India Squad For 1st Test vs Bangladesh: Rishabh Pant Returns; Two Young Pacers Included

Wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant made his return as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the squad for the first Test match against Bangladesh starting September 19. He will be making his return to Test cricket for India after nearly 20 months following the injuries suffered in a car accident. Rohit Sharma will be the captain while Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah were both included in the squad. Akash Deep was named in the squad while young pacer Yash Dayal earned a maiden call-up.

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"That 1 Per Cent...": Rohit Sharma Joins Viral Trend, Internet Goes Wild

Sarfaraz Khan To Play Duleep Trophy Despite Bangladesh Test Selection. What This Means

"He Can Take Wickets On A Cement Pitch": Ex-Pakistan Star Reserves Special Compliment For Jasprit Bumrah

Bangladesh Rising Pace Sensation Nahid Rana Confident And Ready For India Test Series

"Will Never Learn Anything If...": Akash Deep's Big Remark Ahead Of Bangladesh Tests

India Test Squad vs Bangladesh: BCCI's Vice-Captaincy Decision Baffles Everyone

India Squad For 1st Test vs Bangladesh: Rishabh Pant Returns; Two Young Pacers Included

Tom Cruise brings Hollywood magic to Paris Olympics closing ceremony