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1st Test: Ashwin and Jadeja Star as India Defeats Bangladesh by 280 Runs in Chennai
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Ashwin (6-88), who was adjudged Player of the match, claimed a five-fer with his match-winning century at his home as Gautam Gambhir's first Test as India's head coach starts with an emphatic win.
1st Test: Ashwin Strikes Thrice as India Reduces Bangladesh to 158/4
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There are still two more days of the game left with India clearly in the drivers' seat in this match, and it's now a chase for whether Bangladesh, who began the chase well, orchestrate the impossible by making the remaining 357 runs or whether India pick six wickets first. Skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto was unbeaten on 51, while Shakib Al Hasan gave him company on five not out.
Ashwin Expresses Admiration for Jadeja: 'I Envy Him, But I'm Glad to Be Myself'
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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.
‘From Despair to Domination’: Sachin Praises Ashwin-Jadeja's Stellar Partnership in Chennai
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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
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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.
Ten Doeschate Aims to Reestablish Indians as the World’s Top Spin Players
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His comments come after India's series against Sri Lanka recently, where they lost 2-0 in the three ODIs in Colombo while losing 27 wickets to Sri Lankan spinners. It was the highest number of wickets lost to spin in any three-match bilateral men's ODI series.
Key Indian Players, Including Jadeja and Gill, Required to Compete in Duleep Trophy: Report
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Cricbuzz, however, suggests that it's a call that has been left to India's captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
Rohit Sharma Hints at Changing Personnel for Spin-Friendly Pitches in Future Matches
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"I don't see there is a lack of effort in how we want to try and play different shots. You saw some of these guys played reverse sweep, paddle and all that — that is not the nature of their batsmanship," Rohit Sharma told the media after his team was dismissed for 138 while chasing 249 in the third ODI on Wednesday.
Indian Star Dinesh Karthik Signs with Paarl Royals for SA20 Season
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Karthik, 39, had announced his retirement from international cricket in June. He has since been appointed mentor and batting coach with the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL.
Vandersay Reflects on Six-Wicket Haul in 2nd ODI: Focused on Fundamentals and Key Areas
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Reflecting on his performance, Vandersay commented, “There was assistance on the wicket so I was trying to hit the good areas and do the basics right. This is my first game after some time so I had to bowl in good areas. Once I got the first wicket I built up confidence also. I kept hitting the right areas and with God's grace I was able to get six wickets.” He was named Player of the Match for his efforts.
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