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"Don't Want It To Be A Case Where...": Ravi Shastri On Idea Of Hardik Pandya Returning To Test Cricket

Hardik Pandya was removed as Team India's vice-captain from white-ball cricket after Gautam Gambhir's arrival as head coach, and former India coach Ravi Shastri has now played down the prospect of the all-rounder returning to the Test setup. Pandya posted a video of him practising bowling on social media, raising whispers on whether a comeback to the Test squad for the first time since 2018 is near. Although India have lacked a firm pace bowling all-rounder for a long time in Tests, Shastri is doubtful regarding a potential return for Pandya.

R Ashwin Surpasses Anil Kumble For Unique Record In Test Cricket

Indian spin legend R Ashwin overtook legendary Anil Kumble to have most wickets for India in the fourth innings of a Test match on Saturday. Ashwin reached this feat during the first Test against Bangladesh at Chennai. After going wicketless in the first innings, Ashwin made it count during the final innings while defending a big total of 515 runs. At the end of day three's play, Ashwin took three wickets for 63 runs in 15 overs, with an economy rate of 4.20. Now, in 35 innings, Ashwin has taken 96 wickets in the fourth innings of a Test at an average of 19.4 and a strike rate of over 45, with the best bowling figures of 7/59. He has taken six five-wicket hauls in fourth innings of a Test match. He has overtaken Kumble, who had 94 fourth innings wickets in total.

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.

"Great To See Both Of Them In Such Fine Rhythm": Sachin Tendulkar Praises Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant

Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Saturday heaped praise on Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill's performance against Bangladesh in the first Test match in Chennai. On Saturday, Gill scored 119 runs from 176 balls at a strike rate of 67.61 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. He smashed 10 fours and 4 sixes during his time on the crease. Meanwhile, Pant played a 109-run knock from 128 balls at a strike rate of 85.16. His knock came to an end after Mehidy Hasan Miraz dismissed him in the 56th over of India's second inning.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz Equals Virat Kohli's Achievement After Stunning Century vs South Africa

Afghanistan batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz matched India legend Virat Kohli in an elite list. The Afghan star notched up a spectacular century against South Africa in the second ODI between the two sides. This was Gurbaz's seventh ODI century, tying with Kohli as the player with the second-most hundreds in ODIs before turning 23 years old. South Africa's Quinton de Kock had eight ODI tons before turning 23, which is a record. Gurbaz turns 23 on November 28, and still has time to match that.

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.

Rishabh Pant To Play For This Team In IPL 2025. Report Says Salary To Go From Rs 16 Crore To...

Star India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant made a strong statement in the ongoing 1st Test against Bangladesh in Chennai as he scored his 6th Test century during the second innings of the match. Making his first Test appearance after December 2022, Pant took the Bangladesh bowlers to the cleaners during his 109-run stay in the middle. While Pant has been in the news over the speculations about his future at Delhi Capitals (DC), it has now been reported that the 26-year-old is set to be retained by the franchise ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction.

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"Don't Want It To Be A Case Where...": Ravi Shastri On Idea Of Hardik Pandya Returning To Test Cricket

R Ashwin Surpasses Anil Kumble For Unique Record In Test Cricket

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

"Great To See Both Of Them In Such Fine Rhythm": Sachin Tendulkar Praises Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant

Rahmanullah Gurbaz Equals Virat Kohli's Achievement After Stunning Century vs South Africa

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

Rishabh Pant To Play For This Team In IPL 2025. Report Says Salary To Go From Rs 16 Crore To...