IND vs BAN: Akash Deep strikes in TWICE in 2 overs, Yashasvi Jaiswal's excellent grab sends back Zakir Hasan for a DUCK

After two pacers and one spinner failed to secure the wicket India wanted, Rohit Sharma passed the ball to Akash Deep, who seemed to get the job done! In the 2nd Test against Bangladesh at Green Park, Kanpur, Akash Deep was handed the ball in the 8th over, and he delivered by sending back Zakir Hasan for a duck after he faced 24 balls. He soon followed it up with the wicket of Shadman Islam in his next over,

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However, one cannot deny that the first wicket was also due to the excellent catch by Yashasvi Jaiswal. Jaiswal dove forward and scooped it up before the ball touched the ground, staying low to his advantage. The umpires convened and referred it upstairs to check for a clean catch. The third umpire, not having clear views, concluded, "I have no angle that shows the ball touching the ground, and I am ready to make my decision," signalling OUT.

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For the second wicket, Akash Deep ensured Rohit Sharma took the review. He was confident in his appeal, and once the umpire didn't comply, he immediately gestured to the Indian captain to go for the review. The ball angled in from around the wicket, and Shadman stayed rooted to the crease. He missed the straight delivery and was struck on the pad. Most Indian players were surprised by the original decision, but they mobbed Akash Deep as soon as the decision was overturned.

😮 When the giant screen showed three Reds ⭕⭕⭕

Akash Deep gets his second courtesy of a successful DRS!

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So far, 15 overs have been bowled, with Bangladesh scoring 42 runs and losing two wickets. Skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto is at the crease with Mominul Haque.

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The game began late due to a wet outfield, but Rohit Sharma's decision to bowl first and stick with the same XI surprised everyone. The last time India chose to field first in a home Test was in Bengaluru against South Africa in 2015—an unusual move during Virat Kohli's captaincy. This marks only the second time in 24 Tests in Kanpur that a team has opted to field first, with the previous instance dating back to 1964 against England.

Current revised playing conditions:

First session - 10:30 - 12:30 

Lunch 12:30 - 13:10 

Second session - 13:10 - 15:10 

Tea - 15:10 - 15:30 

Third session - 15:30 - 17:30 

An extra 30 mins can be added.

🚨 Team Update 🚨

An unchanged Playing XI for #TeamIndia 👌👌

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Teams:

Bangladesh (Playing XI): Shadman Islam, Zakir Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto(c), Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das(w), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Khaled Ahmed

India (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant(w), KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj

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