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Kohli's Old Failing Resurfaces in Brief Test Return

Kohli’s Old Failing Resurfaces in Brief Test Return

By September 20, 2024 0

Virat Kohli’s return to Test cricket after a brief hiatus was cut short on Day 1 of the first Test against Bangladesh in Chennai. The star batter, who walked into the Chepauk amid thunderous applause, lasted only six deliveries before succumbing to a familiar failing.

Bangladesh pacer Hasan Mahmud, who had already dismissed Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, delivered a short-of-length ball outside off stump. Kohli, eager to get his innings going, attempted an expansive drive but only managed to edge the ball to wicketkeeper Litton Das.

This dismissal marked yet another instance of Kohli falling prey to a drive outside off stump. Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal, who was on commentary duty, remarked that the dismissal made the analyst look like a magician.

“Virat’s coming back to Test cricket after a while, so he wants to build back by feeling the ball. It happens to everyone. We have all played the game. We understand that, at times, you want to feel the ball. And I think that particular area where he got out, he has been dismissed a lot of times. This was a dismissal that makes the analyst look like a magician. It was definitely a very well-planned delivery, and Virat fell for it,” Tamim said during the lunch break.

Kohli’s dismissal left India reeling at 3/3. However, Mayank Agarwal (42) and Hanuma Vihari (30) steadied the innings with a 60-run partnership. Agarwal was eventually dismissed by Mahmud, while Vihari fell to Taijul Islam.

Ravindra Jadeja (7) and Ravichandran Ashwin (21) were at the crease at tea, with India reaching 176/6. Despite the early setbacks, India’s batting effort was perplexing, as neither the pitch nor the bowlers posed any significant challenges.

The home side batters simply failed to capitalize on the opportunities presented to them, with their dismissals appearing more the result of lapses in concentration. The departures of Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant (39), who added 62 runs for the fourth wicket, highlighted this issue.

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Bangladesh's Pace Revolution: Mahmud and Rana Lead the Charge

Bangladesh’s Pace Revolution: Mahmud and Rana Lead the Charge

By September 19, 2024 0

Bangladesh’s bowling landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, with two young quicks, Hasan Mahmud and Nahid Rana, leading the charge. After their impressive performance against Pakistan, they have continued to impress in the ongoing Test series against India.

Mahmud, with his lively pace and exceptional seam position, has emerged as a wicket-taking threat. On the opening day of the first Test in Chennai, he claimed the prized scalps of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Rishabh Pant. Rana, on the other hand, has used his raw pace to unsettle the Indian batters, including Yashasvi Jaiswal, whom he forced into an edge with a 148 kmph delivery.

This shift towards pace bowling in Bangladesh is a deliberate strategy, according to former pacer Alamgir Kabir, who mentors both Mahmud and Rana. “We have been trying to find genuine fast bowlers for some time now,” he said. “If you want to be a successful cricketing nation, you need world-class fast bowlers.”

Kabir credits Bangladesh’s robust grassroots system for the emergence of these talented pacers. “We have a strong system where coaches and talent spotters are committed to their work,” he said. “There are many talented kids playing tape-ball and tennis ball cricket who need the right encouragement.”

Former India batter Sridharan Sriram, who has coached Bangladesh in the past, cautioned that the young pacers need to sustain their performance. “They are talented, but the challenge is to grow into the role,” he said. “Hopefully, they will have the right support.”

Head coach Chandika Hathurusingha believes that the pace bowlers bring a “fear factor” to the opposition. “When a bowler comes up to 150 kmph, it challenges your reaction time and decision making,” he said.

The rise of Mahmud, Rana, and other young pacers is gradually changing the perception of Bangladesh’s bowling unit. They are adding a new dimension to the team, complementing the traditional strength of left-arm spinners.

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Pant-Das Exchange Heats Up India-Bangladesh Test After Mahmud's Triple Strike

Pant-Das Exchange Heats Up India-Bangladesh Test After Mahmud’s Triple Strike

By September 19, 2024 0

India vs Bangladesh: Rishabh Pant’s Heated Exchange with Litton Das After Hasan Mahmud’s Triple Strike

The opening day of the first Test between India and Bangladesh in Chennai witnessed a heated exchange between wicketkeepers Rishabh Pant and Litton Das, following a throw that irked the Indian star.

After Bangladesh pacer Hasan Mahmud rocked the Indian top order with a three-wicket burst, Pant, making his Test comeback after a serious car accident, found himself at the receiving end of a throw that annoyed him. The stump microphone captured the words exchanged between the two players.

“Mere ko kyu maar rahe ho?” (Why are you hitting me?) Pant was heard telling Das, to which the Bangladesh stumper replied: “Woh to fekega hi na.” (He will throw it, won’t he?)

Mahmud’s early strikes had reduced India to 34 for 3, but Pant and Yashasvi Jaiswal stitched an unbroken partnership of 54 runs to take their team to lunch at 88 for 3. However, Mahmud returned after lunch to break the fourth-wicket stand, dismissing Pant for 39.

The track, prepared with red soil and underlying moisture, assisted Mahmud’s pace bowling, and he made the most of it by dismissing Rohit Sharma (6), Virat Kohli (6), and Shubman Gill (0) before sending Pant back to the pavilion.

Both India and Bangladesh opted for a bowling combination of three pacers and two spinners, hoping to exploit the overcast conditions.

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India's Pace Trio Surprises in Chennai Test Opener

India’s Pace Trio Surprises in Chennai Test Opener

By September 19, 2024 0

India’s decision to field three pacers in the opening Test against Bangladesh at the traditionally spin-friendly MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai has raised eyebrows. However, both teams’ skippers and former India wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik believe the pitch will offer something for the pacers to exploit.

Bangladesh’s rookie pacer Hasan Mahmud justified this belief with a three-wicket burst that reduced India to 34 for 3 inside 10 overs. The overcast skies, red-soil pitch, and moist track further supported the decision to bowl first with a pace-heavy attack.

India’s last home Test with three pacers was also against Bangladesh in 2019. The move has been successful in the past, with Australia securing convincing 10-wicket victories in two matches where India fielded a trio of fast bowlers.

The pitch report by Karthik highlighted the bounce and turn the red soil pitch would offer, with the spinners expected to come into play as the game progresses. The residual moisture underneath the pitch also gave the pacers an advantage at the start.

Both teams’ playing elevens reflect the belief in the pitch’s suitability for pace bowling. India has included Jasprit Bumrah, Akash Deep, and Mohammed Siraj, while Bangladesh has opted for Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, and Nahid Rana.

India’s decision to bat first after losing the toss is a rare occurrence, with it happening only nine times previously on home soil. Out of those eight occasions, six resulted in draws.

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Bangladesh's Young Guns Lead Historic Test Victory Over Pakistan

Bangladesh’s Young Guns Lead Historic Test Victory Over Pakistan

By September 3, 2024 0

Bangladesh’s historic Test victory over Pakistan in Karachi was orchestrated by their young pace duo, Hasan Mahmud and Nahid Rana. The 24-year-old Mahmud and 21-year-old Rana combined for nine wickets in the second innings, setting up the 185-run chase.

Mahmud and Rana’s performance was particularly impressive given the challenging conditions. “As fast bowlers, you have to take advantage [of conditions] and keep working hard together,” said Mahmud. “It’s important to get the benefit from your fast bowlers as well as spinners.”

While Mahmud and Rana stole the spotlight, the match and series awards went to more experienced players. Litton Das, who scored 138 in the first innings, received the match award. Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who tallied 155 runs and ten wickets, earned the series award.

Litton and Mehidy’s partnership in the first innings, when Bangladesh were struggling at 26 for 6, proved crucial. Litton’s 138 from No. 7 and Mehidy’s 78 from No. 8 kept Bangladesh in the game.

“The way me and Miraz [were] batting, the credit actually goes to Miraz,” said Litton. “He faced 20 balls and killed their momentum.”

After that stand, Litton formed another partnership with Mahmud, contributing 69 runs. “When Hasan came, I didn’t have any scoring opportunities,” said Litton. “So I took my time and thought I had to play the over, not the ramp or anything.”

Bangladesh’s bowling coach, Andre Adams, praised the young fast-bowling duo. “Very proud. Very young group,” said Adams. “They showed some good control second innings particularly.”

Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto credited the team’s success to their work ethic. “They wanted to win. That was very important for our team,” said Shanto. “The way Shadman batted, the 93 innings, and this innings, the way Zakir approached the innings, the momentum came to us.”

Mehidy Hasan Miraz dedicated his Player-of-the-Series award to the student protestors who were martyred in Bangladesh. “I want to gift this award to his family,” said Mehidy.

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Bangladesh on Verge of Historic Series Whitewash Over Pakistan

Bangladesh on Verge of Historic Series Whitewash Over Pakistan

By September 2, 2024 0

Bangladesh is on the cusp of a historic 2-0 series whitewash over Pakistan after dominating the second Test in Rawalpindi. Resuming at nine for two, Pakistan was bowled out for 172 in their second innings, setting Bangladesh a target of 185 for victory.

Hasan Mahmud and Nahid Rana were the stars for Bangladesh with the ball, taking five and four wickets respectively. Mahmud dismissed overnight batter Saim Ayub for 20 before Rana dismantled Pakistan’s batting lineup with three wickets in three overs. Shan Masood and Babar Azam fell cheaply, while Mohammad Rizwan, who scored 43, was dropped on his first ball.

After lunch, Mahmud struck twice in quick succession to remove Rizwan and Mohammad Ali. He also claimed the wicket of Abrar Ahmed, while Salman Agha remained unbeaten on 47. Mahmud secured his maiden five-wicket haul by dismissing Mir Hamza.

In the first Test, Bangladesh claimed their first-ever Test victory against Pakistan, winning by 10 wickets. A victory in the second Test would mark a historic achievement for the Tigers, who have never won a Test series against Pakistan.

Bangladesh openers Zakir Hasan and Shadman Islam reached 42 without loss in seven overs before bad light and rain halted play. Hasan was unbeaten on 31, including two sixes, accompanied by Islam on nine. Bangladesh now need 143 more runs to win on the final day.

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Bangladesh on Verge of Rare Test Series Win in Pakistan Despite Rain

Bangladesh on Verge of Rare Test Series Win in Pakistan Despite Rain

By September 2, 2024 0

Rain halted Bangladesh’s pursuit of a clean sweep against Pakistan after young pace bowlers Hasan Mahmud and Nahid Rana rattled the hosts for 172 on Day 4 of the second Test on Monday (September 2, 2024).

Bangladesh had scampered to 42-0 in seven overs before bad light, followed by rain, allowed only one over of play in the final session on Day 4. The tourists will need another 143 runs for a rare Test series win away from home.

Bangladesh has won just one bilateral Test series outside home – beating the West Indies in 2009 – but won the first Test by 10 wickets for its first-ever Test victory against Pakistan in 14 matches.

The 24-year-old Mahmud grabbed 5-43 while 21-year-old Rana chipped in with 4-44 as Pakistan was bowled out half an hour before tea for an overall lead of 184.

Under overcast conditions, Bangladesh openers Zakir Hasan and Shadman Islam scored at a rapid pace before rain arrived. Zakir was unbeaten on 31 off 23 balls that included two pulled sixes against fast bowler Khurram Shahzad and Shadman Islam was not out on 9.

A resilient century from Litton Das and an equally splendid half-century from Mehidy Hasan Miraz allowed Pakistan a slender first innings lead of 12 runs after the tourists had collapsed to 26-6 on Day 3.

The Pakistani top order’s long struggle in red-ball cricket has seen it lose five of the last nine Test matches at home with its last win coming against South Africa in December 2021. The other four Test matches were drawn.

Babar Azam’s (11) poor run of form in Test matches stretched to seven games when he fell to Rana for the second time in the series as the tall fast bowler rattled the top order by claiming three wickets in his first three overs.

Top-scorer Salman Ali Agha (47 not out) and Mohammad Rizwan (43) led the recovery with a half-century partnership after Rana’s burst had reduced the home team to 81-6 in the first session, before Mahmud sliced through the lower order.

Mahmud was on a hat trick when he had Rizwan caught behind after the break and followed it up with another brilliant ball that found the outside edge of Mohammad Ali’s bat. But Salman added a vital 36 runs in the company of tailenders before Mahmud completed a five-for by claiming the last wicket.

Earlier, Rana could have ended the first session with four wickets but Rizwan was dropped in the slips cordon. Rana came to the fore after Taskin provided the breakthrough when skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto dived low to his left and grabbed a two-handed catch to dismiss Saim Ayub for 20.

Skipper Shan Masood struck four boundaries in his 28 before Pakistan’s innings crashed against Rana’s pace. Masood and Saud Shakeel got slight edges and Pakistan’s premier batter Babar edged to Shadman at slip after struggling for 18 balls. Shadman dropped a regulation chance on the next ball to give Rizwan a big reprieve as Pakistan went to lunch at 117-6.

Babar has been going through a poor run of form and it’s now been eight Test matches since he posted a half-century. His top score in that time was 41 against Australia at Melbourne last year.

Both teams are near the bottom of the World Test Championship, with Bangladesh occupying seventh spot and Pakistan just ahead of last-placed West Indies.

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