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Hardik Pandya Practices With Red-Ball, Raises Buzz Over Potential Test Cricket Return

Star India all-rounder Hardik Pandya practiced with red-ball cricket on Thursday, sharing a video with his fans on social media. The 30-year-old, who last played Test match for India back in 2018 against England, took to X and posted a video of him practicing some batting and bowling with red-ball. In 11 Tests for India, Pandya scored 532 runs at an average of 31.29, with a century and four fifties in 18 innings. His best score was 108. He also took 17 wickets at an average of 31.05, with the best bowling figures of 5/28.

Bangladesh Pacer Hasan Mahmud Joins Dale Steyn To Record Rare Feat In 1st Test Against India

Bangladesh pacer Hasan Mahmud joined the elite company of pacers alongside South African legend Dale Steyn to have four wickets as a visiting pacer on day one of a Test match in India since year 2000. Mahmud accomplished this feat during the first Test against India at Chennai's MA Chidambram Stadium. The bowler delivered a scorching spell on first day, taking 4/58 in 18 overs at an economy rate of 3.20. The bowler got rid of a star-studded top-order consisting of skipper Rohit Sharma (6), Shubman Gill (0), Virat Kohli (6), and wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant (39).

Watch: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Gautam Gambhir's Heartfelt Gesture For Ravichandran Ashwin's Century vs Bangladesh

Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja's rearguard performance salvaged India in the first innings of the first Test against Bangladesh, with both allrounders unbeaten at the end of the first day's play at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. At stumps on day one, Team India were at 339 for 6, with Ashwin (102 not out) and Jadeja (86 not out) looking strong after an unbeaten 195-run partnership. Bangladesh failed to maintain their momentum after picking up six wickets in the first two sessions of day and ended up conceding 163 runs in the third session, failing to get a breakthrough.

1st Test, Day 1: Ravichandran Ashwin-Ravindra Jadeja Tango Saves India After Hasan Mahmud's Early Strikes

Seasoned off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin sparkled on home turf with his sixth Test hundred as he combined with Ravindra Jadeja to steer India out of trouble and post a formidable 339 for six on day one of the first Test against Bangladesh here on Thursday. Ashwin (102 batting) and Jadeja (86 batting) added 195 runs (174 minutes, 225 balls) for a riveting unbroken seventh wicket stand after young pacer Hasan Mahmud (4/58) reduced India to 144 for six, despite Yashasvi Jaiswal making a solid 56.

R Ashwin "Now Has As Many Test Tons As" MS Dhoni: Star Spinner's Valiant Effort vs Bangladesh Lauded By All

Ravichandran Ashwin proved once again that he is one of top Test all-rounders in the world. Had it not been for Ashwin's valiant effort (102*, 112b) along with Ravindra Jadeja (86*, 117b) on the first day of the first Test against Bangladesh, India would have been on a tricky spot. The Rohit Sharma-led side were reduced to 144/6 but Ashwin and Jadeja stitched a 195*-run stand - India's highest for the seventh wicket against Bangladesh in Tests. Ashwin also completed his 6th Test ton and his second in Chennai as India finished the day on 339/6.

First Time In 147 Years: Yashasvi Jaiswal Achieves Historic Feat In 1st Test vs Bangladesh

Indian cricket team opener Yashasvi Jaiswal once again impressed as the youngster achieved a historic first during Day 1 of the first Test match against Bangladesh in Chennai on Thursday. Jaiswal remained resilient at one end while India kept losing wickets and was able to slam a gritty half-century against an impressive bowling attack. Thanks to the half-century, Jaiswal became the first batter in the 147-year history of Test cricket to score more than 750 runs in his first 10 innings at home. The record previously belonged to George Headley of West Indies who slammed 747 back in 1935.

Virat Kohli-Rishabh Pant's Act Before 1st Bangladesh Test Goes Viral, Internet Says "Kidnapping..."

Former India captain Virat Kohli was dismissed for a run-a-ball six on his home Test return against Bangladesh in the first match of a two-game series in Chennai on Thursday. This was the 35-year-old's first Test match on Indian soil since March 2023 and he received a rousing reception from fans when he came out to bat at the M Chidambaram Stadium. However, he ended up playing a loose shot outside the off-stump to hand Bangladesh a dream start to the match in the morning session.

Watch: Rishabh Pant's Argument With Litton Das Heats Things Up During Chennai Test

Team India star Rishabh Pant was involved in a heated exchange with Bangladesh wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das on Day 1 of the 1st Test in Chennai. The incident happened in the 15th over of India's first innings with Taskin Ahmed bowling to Yashasvi Jaiswal. Taskin bowled a good length a delivery to Jaiswal who defended it towards gully. Pant wanted to steal a run but was sent back by Jaiswal. As the fielder sent the ball towards the non-striker's end, it deflected off Pant's pads and went towards mid-on.

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Hardik Pandya Practices With Red-Ball, Raises Buzz Over Potential Test Cricket Return

Bangladesh Pacer Hasan Mahmud Joins Dale Steyn To Record Rare Feat In 1st Test Against India

Watch: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Gautam Gambhir's Heartfelt Gesture For Ravichandran Ashwin's Century vs Bangladesh

1st Test, Day 1: Ravichandran Ashwin-Ravindra Jadeja Tango Saves India After Hasan Mahmud's Early Strikes

R Ashwin "Now Has As Many Test Tons As" MS Dhoni: Star Spinner's Valiant Effort vs Bangladesh Lauded By All

First Time In 147 Years: Yashasvi Jaiswal Achieves Historic Feat In 1st Test vs Bangladesh

Virat Kohli-Rishabh Pant's Act Before 1st Bangladesh Test Goes Viral, Internet Says "Kidnapping..."

Watch: Rishabh Pant's Argument With Litton Das Heats Things Up During Chennai Test