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First Time Since 1932: India Create History With Victory Against Bangladesh In Chennai

The Indian cricket team ended its 92-year-long wait as it defeated Bangladesh in the first Test of the 2-match series in Chennai. The 280-run victory for India at Chepauk resulted in the team getting their number of wins tally above their tally of the number of losses incurred in the longest format of the game for the first time in history. India played their first-ever Test in 1932, under the leadership of CK Naidu, but incurred a 158-run defeat. Since that match, India had never managed to get their number of wins higher than the number of losses.

R Ashwin Equals Legendary Shane Warne, Scripts Multiple Records

India's superstar spinner, Ravichandran Ashwin, added another feather to his cap as he claimed his 37th 5-wicket haul in Tests. Ashwin achieved the feat as he bagged 6 wickets against Bangladesh in the second innings of the first Test at Chepauk, his home ground. The first innings wasn't the most fruitful for Ashwin from a bowling perspective, as he failed to bag a single wicket. But, he scored a century with the bat, playing a pivotal role in taking the team's total to 376 runs.

BCCI Announces India's Squad For 2nd Test Against Bangladesh

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Men's Selection Committee announced India's squad for the second Test against Bangladesh. In a release issued by the BCCI, the selection committee retained the same squad for the second Test. The second Test will be played in Kanpur from 27th September. There were talks around KL Rahul's position in the team, especially after the way he performed in the series opener at Chepauk. But, the selection committee decided to give him another chance. However, it would be interesting to see if Sarfaraz Khan is preferred over him in the playing XI.

Lasith Malinga Reacts As Virat Kohli Sledges Shakib Al Hasan With "Malinga Bana Hua Hai" Remark

A hilarious chat between Virat Kohli and Shakib Al Hasan during the India vs Bangladesh first Test went gone viral on social media. On Day 2 of the game at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, Kohli sledged Shakib during his batting. As the Bangladesh star spinner bowled series of yorkers to Kohli, the Indian batter later decided to criticize him. The stump mic captured Kohli referring to Shakib as 'Malinga'. Sri Lanka legend Malinga, who was referred to in the comment made by Kohli, possessed the ability of bowling unplayable yorkers with raw pace.

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.

"Misleading Package": Sanjay Manjrekar's Intriguing Take On Rishabh Pant's Ton

Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar lauded wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant for his century, pointing out that the left-hander has got a fine defensive technique like legendary former skipper MS Dhoni. Centuries from Gill and Rishabh Pant helped India set a massive 515-run target in the first Test at Chennai. The two future batting stars for India took Bangladeshi bowling apart with some ruthless hitting, continuing their fine form in the long format.

"Virat Kohli Obviously Didn't Think...": Ex India Star's Blunt Take On DRS Blunder

Former India cricketer and reputed commentator Sanjay Manjrekar has pointed out what he feels is a peculiar similarity between India batting greats Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar. Kohli did not enjoy a good return to Test cricket, scoring 6 and 17 in his two innings against Bangladesh in the first Test. Playing his first Test since January, Kohli failed to fire, choosing to not review an LBW decision that was later shown to be not out. Manjrekar drew an odd comparison between Kohli and Tendulkar.

Why Shubman Gill Had To Ask Rishabh Pant To 'Calm Down' In Bangladesh Test

Following his century in the first Test against Bangladesh, Shubman Gill recalled a hilarious incident with wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, with whom he had a 167-run partnership for the fourth wicket. Centuries from Gill and Rishabh Pant helped India set a massive 515-run target in the first Test at Chennai. The two future batting stars for India took Bangladeshi bowling apart with some ruthless hitting, continuing their fine form in the long format.

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First Time Since 1932: India Create History With Victory Against Bangladesh In Chennai

R Ashwin Equals Legendary Shane Warne, Scripts Multiple Records

BCCI Announces India's Squad For 2nd Test Against Bangladesh

Lasith Malinga Reacts As Virat Kohli Sledges Shakib Al Hasan With "Malinga Bana Hua Hai" Remark

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

"Misleading Package": Sanjay Manjrekar's Intriguing Take On Rishabh Pant's Ton

"Virat Kohli Obviously Didn't Think...": Ex India Star's Blunt Take On DRS Blunder

Why Shubman Gill Had To Ask Rishabh Pant To 'Calm Down' In Bangladesh Test