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2nd Test: South Africa crush Bangladesh to sweep series | Cricket News – Times of India

South Africa dominated Bangladesh with a crushing innings and 273-run victory, completing a 2-0 series sweep. The match was wrapped up on day three of the second Test in Chittagong after the Proteas enforced the follow-on and bowled out the hosts for just 143.Kagiso Rabada was instrumental in dismantling Bangladesh's first innings, claiming five wickets to help South Africa dismiss them for 159. This gave the visitors a significant 416-run lead.Asked to bat again, Bangladesh faced more woes with Keshav Maharaj taking 5-59 and Senuran Muthusamy chipping in with 4-45, causing a familiar collapse for the hosts.The day witnessed the fall of sixteen Bangladeshi wickets at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium. In the first innings, Rabada claimed key wickets including Najmul Hossain Shanto for nine...
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South Africa’s Tony de Zorzi celebrates maiden Test ton with Chelsea footballer’s iconic move. Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

Tony de Zorzi and Chelsea player Cole Palmer (Photo Credit: Screengrab/X) NEW DELHI: South Africa opener Tony de Zorzi finally got the monkey off his back with maiden Test century on the opening day of the second Test against Bangladesh in Chattogram, playing a crucial role in South Africa’s dominant 307/2 at stumps.After narrowly missing centuries in previous matches, de Zorzi reached the landmark with a classy sweep off Mehidy Hasan Miraz.He guided the delivery past deep backward square-leg, sending the ball to the boundary to raise his century in 146 balls.In a moment of elation, de Zorzi took off his helmet and performed Chelsea footballer Cole Palmer's signature "Ice-Cold" celebration, grinning at his teammates while rubbing his biceps.Watch:The celebration added flair to a gritty inn...
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2nd Test, Day 4 Highlights: Records tumble as India’s batting lights up rain-hit Bangladesh clash | Cricket News – Times of India

KANPUR: Records tumbled as India launched a batting blitz to overtake Bangladesh's first innings total of 233 in 28 overs, injecting fresh life into the rain-marred second test in Kanpur on Monday. On a frenetic day four, Rohit Sharma's men quickly bowled out Bangladesh and then unleashed batting mayhem at the Green Park Stadium scoring at a rate unprecedented in test cricket. India reached 50 runs in three overs, 100 in 10.1 and 200 in 24.2 -- the fastest ever by a test team -- in their bid to force a result in a test which has lost more than two days' play to bad weather. The hosts eventually declared at 285-9 and then reduced Bangladesh to 26-2 at stumps chasing victory in a match that seemed destined for a dull draw. Ravichandran Ashwin claimed the wickets of Zakir Hasan and Hasan Mahm...
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After fastest fifty, India smash fastest team hundred in Test cricket history | Cricket News – Times of India

Yashasvi Jaiswal during his knock against Bangladesh at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur. (Photo by Money Sharma/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: After hitting the fastest team fifty, opener Yashasvi Jaiswal helped India achieve another record on Day 4 in the second Test against Bangladesh at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur on Monday.Captain Rohit Sharma was dismissed soon after India registered the first instance of a team scoring 50 runs inside the first three overs in a Test match.Rohit hit 3 sixes and a four in his 11-ball 23 before falling to Mehidy Hasan Miraz.But his captain's dismissal didn't deter Yashasvi Jaiswal one bit as he continued his blazing knock against Bangladesh, now in the company of Shubman Gill.Jaiswal got to his fifty off just 31 balls equalling the record of Shar...
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Virat Kohli’s spin vulnerability exposed again as Axar Patel cleans him up in nets – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli's struggles against spin continue to deepen, as the star India batter faced difficulty negotiating the Indian spin trio during a practice session in the Kanpur nets ahead of the second Test against Bangladesh, set to begin on Friday.In the second innings of the first Test in Chennai, he was trapped by off-spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz for 17. This dismissal marked a recurring pattern for Kohli, as it was the 18th instance since 2021 where he fell victim to spin bowlers.Kohli faced challenges during Wednesday's practice session in Kanpur.While attempting to play inside-out shots against Ravindra Jadeja, he missed the ball three consecutive times, visibly frustrated with his performance, The Indian Express reported.However, the most striking moment occurred when Axar Pate...
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Shubman Gill reveals how he outsmarted Bangladesh spinners | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Shubman Gill showcased old-school cricket skills on Saturday to counter the Bangladesh spinners on a pitch showing variable bounce. The India batter emphasized it was part of his careful strategy to unsettle the bowlers.Gill scored an unbeaten 119, propelling India to declare at 287 for four in their second innings, giving them an overall lead of 514 on the third day of the first Test at Chepauk in Chennai."Initially when I used to practice, especially against spinners, I used to step down trying to rotate. It's the same here because it's hard for bowlers to settle on a wicket like this where the odd one is turning but not all the balls are turning," Gill told reporters in the post-day press meet.This approach was evident when he stepped out to hit off-spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz...
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Virat Kohli’s costly DRS error leaves Rohit Sharma frustrated | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli's decision of not taking DRS turned out to be costly for the star India batter after he was trapped lbw by Bangladesh spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz on the second day of the first Test in Chennai on Friday.Kohli was given out lbw by umpire Richard Kettleborough. After a brief conversation with Shubman Gill, he opted against reviewing the decision.It was a full ball delivered at 84.9kph, with Kohli leaning forward to flick it through the on-side but missing the shot, getting struck low on the front pad in front of off-stump.It looked plumb.However, UltraEdge later revealed a spike-there was an inside edge, and even Kohli wasn't aware of it.Kohli's costly error left skipper Rohit Sharma visibly baffled, as he appeared frustrated with Kohli's decision not to take the DRS re...
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1st Test, Day 1 Highlights: Ton-up R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja lift India to 339/6 against Bangladesh | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Ravichandran Ashwin's sixth Test century, combined with Ravindra Jadeja's resilient knock, propelled India to a commanding 339 for six at stumps on day one of the first Test against Bangladesh at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.Bangladesh's decision to bowl first after winning the toss yielded early dividends. Pacer Hasan Mahmud, making his third Test appearance, ripped through India's top order with a fiery spell of 6-3. Rohit Sharma (6), Shubman Gill (0), and Virat Kohli (6) fell victim to Mahmud's early onslaught, leaving India precariously placed at 29 for three.KL Rahul (16) and Rishabh Pant (39) attempted to rebuild the innings, but their partnership was cut short by Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Mahmud respectively, leaving India reeling at 144 for six.However, the experie...
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India vs Bangladesh: Bangladesh get down to practice in Chennai ahead of first Test against India | Cricket News – Times of India

'Cricket a balm in times of turmoil'CHENNAI: Bangladesh is a country in turmoil. The nation, born out of a sheer, indomitable spirit of resistance in 1971, is at the crossroads with the fall of Shaikh Hasina, daughter of Bangladesh founder Mujibur Rehman, and the country taking baby steps all over again under a new regime to find a footing on the world stage. But amidst all these, it's the Bangladesh cricket team that is like a beacon of hope for the people who are looking to cling on to something for a sense of solace.The team's series victory against Pakistan was a momentous occasion for the cricket-crazy nation, but such is the atmosphere of the country that the celebrations couldn't be what it was supposed to be. They had waited so long for this moment, but when it happened, there were...
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‘Pakistan team has done surgery on themselves’: Basit Ali after disappointing Test loss to Bangladesh – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Pakistan's unexpected loss to Bangladesh in the second Test in Rawalpindi has sparked widespread criticism, with former players and fans expressing disappointment over the team's performance. The defeat, a first for Pakistan against Bangladesh in Test cricket, has ignited a debate about captaincy, team selection, and the future of Pakistan's red-ball cricket.The match witnessed a dramatic turnaround after Bangladesh, reeling at 26/6 in their first innings, staged a remarkable recovery. Litton Das and Mehidy Hasan Miraz emerged as the architects of Bangladesh's victory, stitching together a match-defining 165-run partnership.This dramatic shift in momentum has drawn sharp criticism, particularly aimed at captain Shan Masood. Former cricketer Basit Ali attributed the loss directly...
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Unbelievable turnaround: Litton Das and Mehidy Hasan Miraz defy the odds in Bangladesh’s epic recovery against Pakistan | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Litton Das played a crucial innings for Bangladesh, scoring a fighting century to help his team recover from 26/6 to 262 all out against Pakistan in the second Test at Rawalpindi on Sunday. His 138-run knock, lasting 333 minutes, included a pivotal 165-run seventh-wicket partnership with Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who added 78 runs. This impressive comeback has kept the match competitive.Rescue actBangladesh were in dire straits at 26/6, tying their lowest total at the loss of the sixth wicket, a record they shared with a match in Durban against South Africa in 2022.Unlike that occasion, where they were bowled out for 53, Bangladesh managed to recover this time, achieving the highest ever total by a team after being six down for 50 or fewer. The previous record was Pakistan's 255 after...
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‘Na batting, na fielding, na captaincy’: Pakistan captain Shan Masood hilariously trolled for dropped catch | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Pakistan's Test captain Shan Masood found himself at the centre of a social media storm after a costly dropped catch against Bangladesh in the second Test in Rawalpindi. The incident occurred during the 75th over of Bangladesh's innings when Khurram Shahzad induced a leading edge from Hasan Mahmud.The ball popped up to the left of short extra-cover, where Masood positioned himself for what seemed like a straightforward catch.However, to the dismay of Pakistan fans, Masood fumbled the chance, allowing the ball to slip through his hands as he fell to the ground.Fans were quick to react on social media, with many trolling the captain for the blunder. One user quipped, "Na batting kar sakta hai. Na Fielding kar sakta hai. Na captaincy kar sakta hai" The dropped catch added to the gr...
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‘Can’t take Bangladesh lightly’: Suresh Raina ahead of India’s Test series | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Indian all-rounder Suresh Raina has cautioned against underestimating Bangladesh in the upcoming Test series, emphasizing the Asian side's potent spin attack. Speaking on the sidelines of a Legends League Cricket event, Raina highlighted the series as crucial preparation for India's tour of Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy."Now, a team for Tests will be formed.Top players playing Duleep Trophy is a nice initiative by the BCCI. You get to know a lot of things when you play red-ball cricket," said Raina, as quoted by ANI. He lauded the BCCI's initiative to include top international stars and emerging talents in the tournament, scheduled to commence on September 5th."You cannot take Bangladesh lightly as they have a fine spin bowling attack and some good players who ...
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