We are made to work hard for the win against Bangladesh, says Captain KL Rahul

We are made to work hard for the win against Bangladesh, says Captain KL Rahul

India’s Captain K.L. Rahul sets fielding during the day four of the first Test cricket match between Bangladesh and India in Chattogram, Bangladesh, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022. | Photo Credit: AP India captain KL Rahul admitted that his team was made to really work hard by Bangladesh to register a comprehensive 188-run win in the […]

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Ind vs Ban, 1st Test | India makes inroads as Bangladesh reach 176/3 at tea on day 4

Ind vs Ban, 1st Test | India makes inroads as Bangladesh reach 176/3 at tea on day 4

India’s Kuldeep Yadav, second right, celebrates wicket of Bangladesh’s Litton Das with his teammates during the day four of the first Test cricket match between Bangladesh and India in Chattogram on December 17, 2022 | Photo Credit: AP Zakir Hasan batted with dogged determination but Kuldeep Yadav put India ahead by dismissing Litton Das as […]

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Gill and Pujara’s hundreds help India set a mammoth 513-run target for Bangladesh

Gill and Pujara’s hundreds help India set a mammoth 513-run target for Bangladesh

Opening the account: Gill made the most of the opportunity to notch up his maiden Test hundred.  | Photo Credit: AP India buried Bangladesh under a mountain of runs on day three of the first Test at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium here, leaving the hosts to chase a mammoth 513 — 95 more than […]

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We have plenty of time, says Kuldeep

We have plenty of time, says Kuldeep

Kuldeep Yadav. | Photo Credit: AP Bangladesh may be down in the dumps, but all-rounder Mehidy Hasan hoped that the batters would come good during the 513-run fourth innings chase. “The wicket is still quite good,” he said, after the day’s play on Friday. “The batters definitely have to bat with responsibility. Good decision-making and […]

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We are happy with how the scoreboard looks: Pujara

We are happy with how the scoreboard looks: Pujara

Cheteshwar Pujara celebrates his half-century. | Photo Credit: AP Ever the team-man, Cheteshwar Pujara stated that missing out on a well-deserved century mattered little in the overall context of the match. “The way I was batting, I am really happy,” Pujara said after the day’s end. “It’s not an easy pitch. Sometimes we focus a […]

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Pujara and Shreyas revive Indian innings with a crucial partnership

Pujara and Shreyas revive Indian innings with a crucial partnership

Saviour: Pujara pulled India out of the woods with a solid knock.  | Photo Credit: AFP A middle-order rescue act led by Cheteshwar Pujara (90, 203b, 11×4) and Shreyas Iyer (82 batting, 169b, 10×4) carried India to a respectable 278 for six at stumps on day one of the first Test against Bangladesh at the […]

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To qualify for World Test Championship final, we have to play aggressive cricket: Stand-in skipper Rahul

To qualify for World Test Championship final, we have to play aggressive cricket: Stand-in skipper Rahul

Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan left and Indian captain K.L. Rahul right pose with the test trophy ahead of their first test cricket match in Chattogram, Bangladesh, Monday, Dec. 12, 2022. | Photo Credit: AP A spot in the World Test Championship final at stake, a depleted Indian team has no option but to play […]

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India vs Bangladesh 1st ODI | Top-order composition in focus as Dhawan, Rahul jostle for opening spot

India vs Bangladesh 1st ODI | Top-order composition in focus as Dhawan, Rahul jostle for opening spot

A consistent Shikhar Dhawan and a supremely talented K. L. Rahul will battle it out for the opener’s slot even as a top-heavy Indian batting line-up will aim for transformation and show more intent against a gutsy Bangladesh in the three-match ODI series, starting Sunday. Throw a fabulously consistent young turk Shubman Gill (rested for […]

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Chahar claims Malaysian Airlines misplaced his luggage, did not serve food

Chahar claims Malaysian Airlines misplaced his luggage, did not serve food

Deepak Chahar | Photo Credit: The Hindu India seamer Deepak Chahar on Saturday claimed that the Malaysian Airlines misplaced his luggage when he was travelling to Dhaka from New Zealand and he was not served food even as he was flying business class. Chahar joined the Indian squad in Bangladesh for the three-match ODI series, […]

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Men In Blue show their mastery of survival in high-pressure skirmishes

Men In Blue show their mastery of survival in high-pressure skirmishes

India holds its nerve against Bangladesh which has a propensity to punch above its weight in clashes against ‘Big Brother’ India holds its nerve against Bangladesh which has a propensity to punch above its weight in clashes against ‘Big Brother’ Arms flung sideways, running with a tilt, Arshdeep Singh seemed like one of those planes […]

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