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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.

1st Test: Ravichandran Ashwin Scalps 6 Wickets, India Trump Bangladesh By 280 Runs

Veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin's mastery over his craft, underlined by a six-wicket haul, proved too immense for Bangladesh as India cantered to a massive 280-run victory in the first Test with five sessions to spare, on Sunday. Maintaining a clean slate against the Asian neighbours, India now lead the two-match series 1-0. Starting from their overnight 158 for four, Bangladesh were bundled out for 234 in their second innings as Ashwin scythed through their line-up (6/88).

Rohit pleased with India's strong start to busy season

CHENNAI, India : India captain Rohit Sharma was pleased with the strong start to his team's long test season after their 280-run romp in the series opener against Bangladesh on Sunday.

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The clock is ticking as the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises look to finalise their retention shortlist for the forthcoming mega auction. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly yet to convey the number of retentions a franchise can make ahead of the auction. The entire cricketing fraternity awaits BCCI's call on the retention policy, but Chennai Super Kings are arguably more desperate to understand the retention guidelines than any other franchise, as the board's policy could decide whether the legendary MS Dhoni plays another season or not.

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.

India vs Bangladesh LIVE Score, 1st Test Day 4: R Ashwin Breaks Bangladesh Partnership, India 5 Wickets From Win

India vs Bangladesh 1st Test Day 4 LIVE Updates: Ravichandran Ashwin struck once again on Day 4, dismissing the well set Shakib Al Hasan for 25. Bangladesh had done a steady job to not lose a wicket in the first hour of play, but Ashwin struck in his very first over of the day, taking his wicket tally to four.

"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.

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

1st Test: Ravichandran Ashwin Scalps 6 Wickets, India Trump Bangladesh By 280 Runs

Rohit pleased with India's strong start to busy season

CSK's IPL 2025 Retention List: Gaikwad, Jadeja, Pathirana In, Says Report. No Place For...

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

India vs Bangladesh LIVE Score, 1st Test Day 4: R Ashwin Breaks Bangladesh Partnership, India 5 Wickets From Win

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

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