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‘From Despair to Domination’: Sachin Praises Ashwin-Jadeja's Stellar Partnership in Chennai
Ashwin scored 102 not out and Jadeja scored unbeaten 86 as the duo steadied India's innings to post 339/6 at stumps on the first day of the match at Chepauk. India were tottering at 144/6 at one stage after Bangladesh pacer Hasan Mahmud dismantled the hosts' top order as he took the scalps of Rohit Sharma (6), Shubman Gill (0), Virat Kohli (6) and Rishabh Pant (39) in the second session.
1st Test: Ashwin and Jadeja's Stellar Partnership Powers India's Remarkable Comeback at Chepauk
Of the spin duo, local hero Ashwin was absolutely dominant, sublime stroke play confirming his sixth Test century and finishing on 102 not out, including ten fours and two sixes. Jadeja was the perfect supporting act, remaining not out on 86, equalling Ashwin's number of fours, ensuring India moved a huge distance into the final session of the day.
Bumrah and Kohli will be key to India's success in BGT: Steve Waugh
The 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, featuring India and Australia, will clash with each other in the all-important five-match series at Perth, Adelaide (pink-ball game), Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney, respectively. The first Test between India and Australia will take place at Perth on 22 November.
1st Test: India Select Akash Deep as Third Seamer, Bangladesh Win Toss and Elect to Bowl First
India, after this match, are now on top of the points table of the World Test Championship while Bangladesh feature at the fourth spot. This Chennai Test marks the start of the international home season for the Indian men's team as well, and it is going to be played on a red-soil wicket.
Asian Champions Trophy: Jugraj's Late Goal Secures 1-0 Win Over China, Helps India Retain Title
This makes India the first team to win the title five times, taking five as the record-extending number of titles. India also became the only team to win the title five times when it retained the trophy for the second straight edition after it triumphed in 2023. Prior to this, India had won back-to-back titles in 2016 and 2018.
Bangladesh have shown that they are a force to reckon with, says Sunil Gavaskar
India will play the first Test of the series against Bangladesh, which begins its home season from September 19-23 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The second Test will then be played between the two teams from September 27 to October 1 at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur.
Bangladesh Arrives in Chennai; Skipper Shanto Optimistic After Pakistan Series Win
The Bangladesh squad landed in Chennai, the venue for the opening Test beginning September 19, on Sunday afternoon.
Neeraj Chopra Competes in Diamond League Final Despite Fractured Left Hand
"As the 2024 season comes to an end, I look back on everything that I've learned through the year-about improvement, setbacks, mentality and more. On Monday, I injured myself in practice and an X-ray showed that I had fractured the fourth metacarpal in my left hand. It was another painful challenge for me. But with the help of my team, I was able to participate in Brussels," wrote Chopra in his post.
India tough opponents, but we have shown strength, Says Travis Head
Under this pressure, Head received a chance in the Super Eight stage of the T20 World Cup against Australia at St Lucia this year. This time too, he chased a target of 206, blazing at 76 off 43 balls before getting dismissed by Jasprit Bumrah with one ball remaining as Australia failed to match India's total by 24 runs.
Really blown away by how Indian bowlers’ take their things professionally, Morne Morkel
Morkel, who has spent time with current head coach Gautam Gambhir in Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) has been here enough times to understand how things work and where he would fit in.
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