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Ashwin Expresses Admiration for Jadeja: 'I Envy Him, But I'm Glad to Be Myself'
The latest mission by the Tango and Cash of modern Indian cricket was against Bangladesh in the ongoing first Test here when they added 199 runs for the seventh wicket to lead India to 376 all out from a wispy 144 for six.
Afghanistan Makes History by Defeating South Africa in Second ODI to Claim Series Victory
Electing to bat first, Afghanistan rode on a blazing century by opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz and half-centuries by Rahmat Shah (50) and Azmatullah Omarzai (86 not out) to post a challenging total of 311/4 in 50 overs.
1st Test: India Dominate Bangladesh on 17-Wicket Day, Lead Expands to 308
India could add only 37 runs to their overnight total in the first hour against the second new ball as their first innings ended in 91.2 overs on the day when 17 wickets fell. In reply, fast-bowling Jasprit Bumrah picked 4-50 in a relentless and searing bowling show to dismiss Bangladesh cheaply and help India take a 227-run lead.
1st Test: Bumrah's Four-Wicket Haul Helps India Dismiss Bangladesh for 149, Securing 227-Run Lead
As he does mostly, Bumrah was in just a different realm of his own to be the standout bowler for India. Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, and Ravindra Jadeja complemented him by keeping the pressure on to take two scalps each as Bangladesh crumbled in the face of baptism by fire from an exceptional Indian bowling attack in 47.1 overs.
India Aims to Host 2036 Olympics and Break into Top 10 in Medal Tally: Mandaviya
"In Viksit Bharat, special impetus has to be given to the sports sector as we aim to develop ourselves in every sector. By 2047, our objective is to reach the top five countries in sports. To achieve this objective and ensure we don't miss out on the 2047 opportunity, we have to create world-class sportspersons," he said.
Premier League Champions Manchester City Land in India for Trophy Tour
Manchester City has brought the English Premier League trophy to New Delhi in celebration of the historical success with the Club World Cup and Community Shield trophies.
‘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.
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