Sparkling Ashwin-Jadeja rearguard hurts Bangladesh
Their unbroken 195-run stand lifted India from 144 for 6 on an unusual day of Test cricket in India
4.21
89.4
53/0 (5.3)
4.21
89.4
53/0 (5.3)
Their unbroken 195-run stand lifted India from 144 for 6 on an unusual day of Test cricket in India
This wasn't a day for the spinner, but it was certainly a day for India's greatest spinner, with the bat, on his home ground
On a day when his fast-bowling colleagues weren't at their best, Mahmud led the way with his command of length and movement in both directions
India head coach wants the team to "adapt and learn quickly" than adopt one style
It's been a career of inexplicably unfulfilled potential so far but a shift away from opening has shown promising early results. Can he build on that to finally nail down his Test spot?
India will start training in Chepauk on September 12 ahead of their first Test against Bangladesh, who will begin training on September 15
With 10 Tests to be played in 15 weeks, India have "laid out some plans" to manage the workload of fast bowlers
The Bangladesh coach expects Shakib, Mehidy and Mushfiqur to step up in the two Tests against India
The pitch is expected to offer quality bounce and carry, with the reverse swing also coming into the picture
Mohammed Shami is still recovering from ankle surgery
India will be at full strength with Kohli, Rahul and Pant back in the middle order