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R Ashwin Gets 'Bullied' By Teammates Ahead Of India vs Bangladesh 2nd Test. This Is The Reason

Gautam Gambhir's stint as the Indian team head coach in the Test format began on a triumphant note as the Rohit Sharma-led side trounced Bangladesh by 280 runs in the 1st Test in Chennai. On Tuesday, the Indian team arrived in Kanpur ahead of the series-deciding 2nd Test at the Green Park Stadium. The team had a fun trip from Chennai to Kanpur, with the players having banter with each other. While Mohammed Siraj and Axar Patel were seen bonding over 'filter coffee' and 'chocolate', R Ashwin revealed he was being 'bullied' by his teammates, Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja.

KL Rahul Will Bounce Back, Our Role Is To Support His Growth: Abhishek Nayar

As the Indian team prepares for the second Test against Bangladesh at Green Park Stadium in Kanpur, all eyes are on KL Rahul, who has struggled to find his footing in red-ball cricket after a prolonged injury spell. With an average hovering around 35 and a series of unremarkable performances, Rahul's recent form has raised questions about his place in the side. However, Indian batting coach Abhishek Nayar remains optimistic about the experienced batter's return to form. Nayar, speaking ahead of the crucial second Test, acknowledged Rahul's recent challenges but emphasised the importance of supporting players through tough periods.

Big Change In Playing XI For 2nd Test vs Bangladesh? India Coach's 'Interesting' Take

India remain undecided on playing three spinners in second Test against Bangladesh with assistant coach Abhishek Nayar saying that the nature of the pitch and overhead conditions on the morning of the match will influence the decision-making. Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association has prepared two pitches for the game beginning here on Thursday. Skipper Rohit Sharma and coach Gautam Gambhir had a look at the two pitches during the optional training session on the eve of the match at Green Park Stadium. Rain is predicted on the opening day as well as day three. India had played two spinners and three pacers in Chennai.

"He's Lost...": Virat Kohli Won't Be Able To Break Sachin Tendulkar's Test Runs Record, Ex-Star Explains Reason

Despite his retirement in 2013, Sachin Tendulkar still holds the top spot in Test runs, among several other records of his that stand till date. Sachin retired with 15,921 Test to his name. When it comes to the active crickters, India's Virat Kohli, Australia's Steve Smith and England's Joe Root are the top three batters with most Test runs. While Root is at the top of the chart with 12,402 runs, Smith (9685 runs) and Kohli (8871 runs) are next on the list.

Drop Jasprit Bumrah Or Mohammed Siraj: Ex-India Star Advocates For This Pacer vs Bangladesh

Former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel feels there is "no harm" in trying Yash Dayal in place of either Jasprit Bumrah or Mohammed Siraj for the second Test against Bangladesh in Kanpur, beginning on Friday. Before the beginning of the Test series against Bangladesh in Chennai, skipper Rohit Sharma asserted that the workload management of their pacers will be monitored throughout their jam-packed Test schedule, which will last till January next year. India stamped their authority in the opening Test by sealing a 280-run victory. In the pre-match press conference on Thursday, assistant coach Abhishek Nayar didn't dwell on the details of the playing XI.

Kuldeep Yadav Should Play Kanpur Test Against Bangladesh, Says India Star. Gives Reason

Middle-order batter Hanuma Vihari believes left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav has to be in the playing eleven for India's second Test against Bangladesh at Green Park Stadium in Kanpur, citing the need to have variety in the spin-bowling department on a black-soil pitch. With 53 wickets in 12 Tests since his debut in 2017, Kuldeep didn't play in India's 280-run win over Bangladesh in the first Test at Chennai, as India preferred to have a combination of three pacers and two spinners. But the knowledge of conditions at his home ground makes him an essential bowler for India to have in their playing eleven.

India vs Bangladesh - Rishabh Pant's Leg-Spin Is 'Too Much' For Shubman Gill To Handle. India Batter Says "Tagdi..."

Shubman Gill continued to fine-tune his approach against spinners ahead of India's second Test against Bangladesh in Kanpur, beginning on Friday. During India's practice session, ahead of the 2nd Test in Green Park, Gill practiced cover drives with Rishabh Pant giving it a go with the ball and trying to bowl spin deliveries. "Pakdna Jaddu (Jadeja) bhai bhar bhar ke drive maar raha hoon (I will hit a lot of drives)," Gill said in a video posted by BCCI on X.

India's Likely XI vs Bangladesh In 2nd Test: Star Pacer To Be Dropped, Kuldeep Yadav In

The second India vs Bangladesh Test presents a great chance for the Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team to take a step closer to the World Test Championship finals. The all-round show of Ravichandran Ashwin, Shubman Gill's sublime hundred, Ravindra Jadeja's quality batting and Rishabh Pant's roaring comeback allowed India to script a comfortable victory in Chennai despite being put under pressure by the Bangladesh pacers in the first Test.

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R Ashwin Gets 'Bullied' By Teammates Ahead Of India vs Bangladesh 2nd Test. This Is The Reason

KL Rahul Will Bounce Back, Our Role Is To Support His Growth: Abhishek Nayar

Big Change In Playing XI For 2nd Test vs Bangladesh? India Coach's 'Interesting' Take

"He's Lost...": Virat Kohli Won't Be Able To Break Sachin Tendulkar's Test Runs Record, Ex-Star Explains Reason

Drop Jasprit Bumrah Or Mohammed Siraj: Ex-India Star Advocates For This Pacer vs Bangladesh

Kuldeep Yadav Should Play Kanpur Test Against Bangladesh, Says India Star. Gives Reason

India vs Bangladesh - Rishabh Pant's Leg-Spin Is 'Too Much' For Shubman Gill To Handle. India Batter Says "Tagdi..."

India's Likely XI vs Bangladesh In 2nd Test: Star Pacer To Be Dropped, Kuldeep Yadav In