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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.

"There'll Be Disagreements": Gautam Gambhir's Honest Take On Working With Rohit Sharma

Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir showered praise on skipper Rohit Sharma and said that he is a "great guy" and has a lot of respect in the dressing room. Rohit made his Test debut in 2013 against the West Indies, following that, he has appeared in 59 long-format matches and 101 innings, scoring 4138 runs at an average of 45.47. The two-match Test series between India and Bangladesh will kick off on September 19 at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium. The second Test between India and Bangladesh will take place in Kanpur from September 27. Currently, Team India lead the WTC standings with a point percentage of 68.52. Their upcoming WTC series includes Bangladesh (two Tests, home), New Zealand (three Tests, home), and Australia (five Tests, away).

"Irrespective Of...": Ex-India Star's Pakistan Remark For Bangladesh Ahead Of Test Series

Bangladesh come into the Test series against India, starting on September 19 in Chennai, with high confidence, especially after securing a remarkable 2-0 win over Pakistan. But Parthiv Patel, the former India wicketkeeper-batter, believes facing the hosts' in their home conditions will require the Bangladesh batters to make big adjustments in playing against the SG ball, especially when it becomes old. Bangladesh play with the Kookaburra ball at home, and recently played with it in the Tests against Pakistan at Rawalpindi. But in India, they must get used to playing with SG balls, which take time to become soft.

Gautam Gambhir's Smashing Reply To Silence Pitch Critics Ahead Of Bangladesh Test

India head coach Gautam Gambhir, on Wednesday, sent a loud and clear message to critics who have already started to bring up topic around Indian pitches being too spin-friendly. In recent years, Indian pitches have been subjected to plenty of criticism over early finishes, sometimes in even two or three days. Speaking to reporters ahead of the first Test against Bangladesh, Gambhir said that not much noise was made when India's Test matches in South Africa finishes in 2-3 days.

"We Don't Fear Anyone But...": India Head Coach Gautam Gambhir Ahead Of Bangladesh Tests

Ahead of the first Test match against Bangladesh, Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir said his side "don't fear anyone" but have "respect for everyone." The two-match Test series between India and Bangladesh will kick off on September 19 at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium. Currently, Team India lead the WTC standings with a point percentage of 68.52. Their upcoming WTC series includes Bangladesh (two Tests, home), New Zealand (three Tests, home), and Australia (five Tests, away). Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Gambhir congratulated Bangladesh on their two-match Test series win against Pakistan. He praised Najmul Hossain Shanto's side, calling them a quality team.

India vs Bangladesh 1st Test Day 1 To Be Washed Out Due To Rain? Weather Report Says This

After a long gap, the Indian cricket team will finally return to action when it face Bangladesh in the first Test of the two-match series in Chennai on Thursday. This will be the first Test series that India will play after Gautam Gambhir took over as India coach. However, according to the weather prediction on accuweather.com for September 19, rain is likely to impact the first day's play. The prediction showed a 25 per cent 'probability of precipitation' in the morning while in the afternoon it is 46 per cent. Though the probability of a washout is not huge, rain is likely to impact the day's play.

Rishabh Pant Braces For Test Return After 632 Days

A harsh sun beating down on him, Rishabh Pant was engrossed preparing for his first Test in two years, taking down net bowlers in that unmistakably Pant-ish way. From getting tossed up some 40m into air off a toppled car to getting back to cricket field at the highest level is nothing less than extraordinary. It was hard to believe that 632 days have passed since Pant has played a Test match, and, coincidentally, his last five-day game was also against Bangladesh in 2022.

Ahead Of Test Series, Gautam Gambhir's Brilliant 'Pakistan Message' For Bangladesh

Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir spoke to reporters, donning his candid avatar like always. When the topic of Japsprit Bumrah came up, Gambhir expressed his delight at the appreciation a fast bowler is getting in India, as the country has traditionally worshiped batters more than bowlers. Bumrah has undoubtedly risen the ranks when it comes to Indian cricket's superstars when Ravichandran Ashwin recently named him as the team's 'Most Valuable Player' at present. Gambhir didn't hold back as the called the country a 'batting obsessed nation'. Gambhir, during the presser, also sent a message to Bangladesh, for their heroic 2-0 victory against Pakistan in the recently concluded Test series.

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

"There'll Be Disagreements": Gautam Gambhir's Honest Take On Working With Rohit Sharma

"Irrespective Of...": Ex-India Star's Pakistan Remark For Bangladesh Ahead Of Test Series

Gautam Gambhir's Smashing Reply To Silence Pitch Critics Ahead Of Bangladesh Test

"We Don't Fear Anyone But...": India Head Coach Gautam Gambhir Ahead Of Bangladesh Tests

India vs Bangladesh 1st Test Day 1 To Be Washed Out Due To Rain? Weather Report Says This

Rishabh Pant Braces For Test Return After 632 Days

Ahead Of Test Series, Gautam Gambhir's Brilliant 'Pakistan Message' For Bangladesh