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Bangladesh Grabs Seven-Run Win In West Indies T20I Opener

After three consecutive ODI defeats, Bangladesh finally returned to winning ways with a narrow 7-run victory over the West Indies in the 1st T20I at Arnos Vale Ground. The West Indies managed to make it out a nail-biting affair, courtesy of skipper Rovman Powell's blitzkrieg, But in reality, the hosts never really recovered from the damage caused by Mahedi Hasan in the powerplay. While chasing a modest 148-run total, the Caribbean side faced problems as Mahedi made early inroads through their batting lineup.

Gautam Gambhir In Spotlight, Sanjay Manjrekar Questions Coaches As Virat Kohli Fails Again

Virat Kohli's repeated failures while handling the offside-off deliveries have put Team India's support staff in the line of fire too. While Gautam Gambhir is the team's head coach, he does have support from the likes of Ryan Ten Doeschate, Abhishek Nayar and Morne Morkel for different roles. However, it still isn't defined who India's batting coach is. As Kohli was dismissed chasing an outside-off delivery again, former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar put the 'batting coach' in the line of fire.

How India Can Qualify For World Test Championship Final If Gabba Test vs Australia Is Washed Out - Explained

The race for places in the World Test Championship (WTC) final is heating up with four teams -- South Africa, India, Australia and Sri Lanka -- currently in contention. Currently, South Africa top the WTC table ahead of Australia and India in the the second and third spot, respectively. India and Australia are currently squaring off in a five-match series, with the scores 1-1 after two Tests. South Africa, on the other hand, are set to play two Tests against Pakistan at home, starting from Boxing Day (December 26).

"Edged And Gone": Virat Kohli Repeats Same Mistakes, Triggers Epic Meme Fest

"Edged, caught behind the stumps, and gone", there was no change in Virat Kohli's fortunes as the India batter was dismissed for a single-digit score yet again on the tour of Australia on Monday. Kohli, who hasn't had many fruitful outings in Australia, barring a second-innings ton in Perth, was dismissed chasing an outside-off delivery yet again. Kohli's dismissals on Down Under on this tour have come in a similar fashion, with pacers finding the edge of his bat through 6th or 7th stump deliveries. On Day 3 in Brisbane, it was the same case.

Isa Guha Apologises Over 'Racist Remark' On Jasprit Bumrah, Ravi Shastri Reacts

The second day's play during the third Test between India and Australia in Brisbane triggered a huge controversy after former England women's team cricketer Isa Guha referred to Bumrah as a 'primate' while speaking of his bowling prowess in the match. The remark by Guha triggered anger among fans on social media. Ahead of the start of play on Day 3, however, Guha issued an apology for her comment, clarifying that she only meant it as a high praise for the marquee Indian pacer.

In Blockbuster Praise, Yashasvi Jaiswal Compared To Sunil Gavaskar: "Ups And Downs..."

Former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar has hailed young batter Yashasvi Jaiswal for his temperament and caliber, and compared him to one of the all-time greats, Sunil Gavaskar. Jaiswal has enjoyed a great start to his Test career after making his debut last year during the tour of West Indies. In 16 Tests, he has smashed four centuries and eight fifties, amassing over 1500 runs already. Bangar highlighted his hunger to score big runs and the ability to stay grounded through personal hardships as the key factors behind Jaiswal's rise from rags to riches.

Watch: Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja Strategise To Dismiss Travis Head. This Happens Next

Australian cricket team batter Travis Head continued his stunning run of form as he slammed a brilliant hundred on Day 2 of the third Test match against India in Brisbane on Sunday. During his sensational 152-run knock, he hardly gave any chances to the Indian bowlers and even star pacer Jasprit Bumrah struggled to bother him. During the innings, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja were heard creating a strategy to dismiss the in-form opener. In a video going viral on social media, Kohli was seen asking Jadeja to bowl a bit faster and Pant agreed with the suggestion given by the star batter.

Shakib Al Hasan Suffers Massive Blow, Handed Huge Punishment By ICC

Top Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan on Sunday has been suspended from bowling in all competitions run by the International Cricket Council (ICC) approved national federations, both domestic and international, as reported by ESPNcricinfo. Earlier on Saturday, Shakib Al Hasan was suspended from bowling in all competitions that are organised by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) released a statement and said that the 37-year-old all-rounder was suspended from bowling in domestic cricket competitions outside Bangladesh and in international cricket.

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Bangladesh Grabs Seven-Run Win In West Indies T20I Opener

Gautam Gambhir In Spotlight, Sanjay Manjrekar Questions Coaches As Virat Kohli Fails Again

How India Can Qualify For World Test Championship Final If Gabba Test vs Australia Is Washed Out - Explained

"Edged And Gone": Virat Kohli Repeats Same Mistakes, Triggers Epic Meme Fest

Isa Guha Apologises Over 'Racist Remark' On Jasprit Bumrah, Ravi Shastri Reacts

In Blockbuster Praise, Yashasvi Jaiswal Compared To Sunil Gavaskar: "Ups And Downs..."

Watch: Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja Strategise To Dismiss Travis Head. This Happens Next

Shakib Al Hasan Suffers Massive Blow, Handed Huge Punishment By ICC