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Watch: Rohit Sharma's "Virat Kohli Act" Caught On Camera Right Before India's Win Over Bangladesh

Team India registered a thumping 280-run victory over Bangladesh in the first Test of the two-match series on Sunday in Chennai. Bangladesh were chasing a mammoth target of 515 and on the fourth day, they got bundled out for 234. All-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin was the star performer as he first scored a powerful century with the bat and then went on to register a memorable six-wicket haul. With this win, India have gained an unassailable 1-0 lead in the series.

India Star Says He Will Never Play With Bat That Virat Kohli Gifted. Reason Is This

Indian cricket team fast bowler Akash Deep finally revealed the story behind the gift that he received from star batter Virat Kohli just days ahead of the first Test match against Bangladesh in Chennai. During the pre-match camp, Virat gifted one of his own bats to Akash Deep - someone who was also his teammate at Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). In a recent interaction, Akash Deep recalled the emotional moment and said that it was Kohli himself who decided to gift him the bat. He further said that it was a big gift for him and he will never play with it as it will be kept as a souvenir in his room.

"Won't Want To See This Again": RCB Star Loses Focus, Suffers Strange Run-Out. Watch

Australia women's cricket star Ellyse Perry suffered one of the most strange dismissals in cricket on Sunday. The 33-year-old was run out while playing a T20I match for Australia women against New Zealand women. However, the manner in which she was dismissed can rank it amongst the most bizarre dismissals ever seen in cricket. The all-rounder first survived an LBW appeal from the bowler, but seemed to lose focus as she was run out by New Zealand wicket-keeper Izzy Grace.

"Mohammed Siraj Official...": Shubman Gill Trolls India Star Over Old Viral Video In Chepauk

India batter Shubman Gill hilariously mocked teammate and pacer Mohammed Siraj on Day 3 of the just-concluded 1st Test against Bangladesh in Chennai. During the 22nd over of Bangladesh's second innings, Gill was seen mocking Siraj over an old video. For the unversed, a video of Siraj had gone viral a few years back, in which the pacer was seen flagging fake Instagram accounts started on his name. "Mohammed Siraj Official Instagram page hai. Baaki sab jo hai vo fake hain (All the others are fake)," Siraj was heard as saying in the video.

Shoaib Akhtar "Is That You"? Bowler's Action Reminds World Of Pakistan Speedster

Pakistan pace great Shoaib Akhtar was one of the most lethal fast bowlers of his time. Known as the "Rawalpindi Express", Akhtar terrorised opposition batters with his raw pace, bounce and toe-crushing yorkers for nearly two decades. Akhtar, who played 46 Tests, 163 ODIs and 14 T20Is for Pakistan, retired from international cricket after the 2011 World Cup, owing to knee related issues. However, a video of Akhtar's lookalike, Imran Muhammad, has gone viral on social media. His reaction reminded fans of Akhtar, who is now enjoying a successful career in cricket punditry.

Rohit Sharma Slammed For Declaration Decision, Costing KL Rahul. Rishabh Pant Explains Call

Riding on centuries from Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill, the Indian team put 287 runs on the board before skipper Rohit Sharma announced the decision to declare the innings on Day 3 of the third Test against Bangladesh. India had a lead of 515 runs when Rohit declared the innings, highlighting his confidence in defending the total despite more than 2 days being left in the Test. When Rohit declared the innings, Shubman Gill and KL Rahul were batting for 119 and 22 respectively.

South African Rassie Van Der Dussen Opens Up On Scoring Consecutive 50 vs Bulawayo Brave Jaguars And JoBurg Bangla Tigers

NY Lagos Strikers has created waves with two consecutive wins to kick start their Zim Afro T10 tournament campaign. With their able display against Bulawayo Brave Jaguars and Jo'Burg Bangla Tigers, the NYS Lagos showed great character and enthusiasm. Rassie van der Dussen delivered an outstanding performance, scoring a solid half-century against the Bulawayo Brave Jaguars following up with a crucial unbeaten 81 against the Jo'Burg Bangla Tigers. Rassie Van Der Dussen's contributions were pivotal in securing victories for the NY Lagos Strikers, further establishing him as a key player in the tournament.

"Illiterate People": Ex Pakistan Star's Rant As India Hammer Bangladesh By 280 Runs

Bangladesh's fairytale ended on Sunday as the side suffered a heavy defeat against India in the first Test at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The Najmul Hossain Shanto-led side that registered a 2-0 clean sweep over Pakistan in its previous Test series was handed a 280-run defeat by India in Chennai. The hosts barely gave Bangladesh any moment of joy during the game and their dominating win speaks better about it. The match finished in the first session on Day 4, as the pitch offered some really good competition between the bat and the ball.

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Watch: Rohit Sharma's "Virat Kohli Act" Caught On Camera Right Before India's Win Over Bangladesh

India Star Says He Will Never Play With Bat That Virat Kohli Gifted. Reason Is This

"Won't Want To See This Again": RCB Star Loses Focus, Suffers Strange Run-Out. Watch

"Mohammed Siraj Official...": Shubman Gill Trolls India Star Over Old Viral Video In Chepauk

Shoaib Akhtar "Is That You"? Bowler's Action Reminds World Of Pakistan Speedster

Rohit Sharma Slammed For Declaration Decision, Costing KL Rahul. Rishabh Pant Explains Call

South African Rassie Van Der Dussen Opens Up On Scoring Consecutive 50 vs Bulawayo Brave Jaguars And JoBurg Bangla Tigers

"Illiterate People": Ex Pakistan Star's Rant As India Hammer Bangladesh By 280 Runs