WATCH: Virat Kohli, Gautam Gambhir, Rishabh Pant Reach Kanpur Ahead Of IND Vs BAN 2nd Test
Gambhir’s stint as the head coach in the Test format began on a triumphant note. In his first Test match as India’s head coach, the hosts cruised to a momentous 280-run victory at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
Pant announced his return to Test cricket with a stupendous 109-run knock in the second innings. His aggressive strokes combined with defensive display that made things difficult for Bangladesh bowlers, evoked a wave of nostalgia among the Indian fans. He made a promising start on his return in the first innings with 39 off 52 deliveries. He lost his wicket to in-form Hasan Mahmud.
Kohli had a lean run with the bat in Chennai, hitting 6 and 17 in the two innings. He lost his wicket to Bangladesh pacer Hasan Mahmud and then to spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz in the second innings. (IND vs BAN: Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel, Yash Dayal Likely To Be Released From India Squad For Irani Cup)
Virat Kohli’s welcome at the team’s hotel in Kanpur pic.twitter.com/Fqt7QkNfkX
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Ashwin was named the ‘Player of the Match’ in the first Test against Bangladesh. He played a crucial 113-run knock from 133 balls in the first inning.
The 38-year-old bagged a six-wicket haul in the second inning, which helped India clinch a 280-run win on day four of the Chennai Test. Ashwin’s spell in the second inning marked his 37th five-wicket haul in Test cricket, tying him with legendary Australian spinner Shane Warne for the second-most five-wicket hauls in Test history. The only player ahead of Ashwin is Sri Lankan legend Muttiah Muralitharan, who has 67.