In the final day of the Kanpur Test between India and Bangladesh, Indian captain Rohit Sharma made a tactical move that is being widely praised by cricket experts. His decision to station KL Rahul at leg slip for Bangladesh’s Mominul Haque turned out to be a game-changing moment. When Ravichandran Ashwin was bowling, Mominul, known for his penchant for playing sweep shots, fell into the trap set by Rohit. A sharp catch by KL Rahul at leg slip dismissed Mominul for just two runs, providing India with a crucial breakthrough on the final day of the match.
Gavaskar Lauds Rohit Sharma’s captaincy
Former Indian cricketer and renowned commentator Sunil Gavaskar lauded Rohit Sharma’s captaincy during the live broadcast. Gavaskar highlighted the strategic brilliance behind placing a fielder in a position that specifically targeted Mominul’s strengths and weaknesses. He remarked, “Great captaincy from Rohit Sharma. He fully deserves the credit here, putting a leg slip for someone like Mominul who plays the sweep shot a lot.”
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Indian Batting Brilliance Sets Records
Earlier in the match, Indian batters, led by Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal, displayed sheer dominance, breaking world records for the fastest team 50, 100, and 200 in men’s Test cricket. Yashasvi Jaiswal was particularly impressive, scoring a blazing 72 off 51 balls, including 10 fours and two sixes. His half-century, off just 31 balls, was the fourth-fastest by any Indian in Test cricket. Rohit Sharma, too, contributed to the fireworks with a quick 23 off 11 balls, including three sixes and a four. Together, the openers reached the 50-run mark in a mere 3 overs, setting a new record for the fastest team fifty in Test history, breaking England’s previous record of 4.2 overs set against West Indies earlier in 2024.
Bangladesh’s Struggles in Second Innings
By the time of this writing, Bangladesh had scored 65 for 3 in their second innings, with a slim 13-run lead. Shadman Islam and Najmul Hossain Shanto were at the crease, trying to salvage a draw for their team. However, with India applying pressure through their bowlers and smart field placements, Bangladesh’s chances of survival were diminishing.
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