India’s Test match against Bangladesh got off to a shaky start as captain Rohit Sharma was dismissed cheaply for 6 runs, leaving the team at 14/1 early in the first session. Hasan Mahmud bowled a brilliant delivery, leading to an edge that was caught by Najmul Hossain Shanto at second slip. This marked a rough start for India after a 45-day break from cricket.
Bangladesh, having won the toss, opted to bowl first on a soft pitch with red soil. India went into the game with three pacers—Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and debutant Akash Deep. KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant returned to the playing XI, making their comebacks in red-ball cricket.
Historically, this is only the ninth time that a visiting team has chosen to bowl first in a Test match in India. Six of those matches ended in draws, while Australia secured wins in two others. The last time India played three seamers in a home Test was also against Bangladesh in 2019.
As of the 6th over, India stands at 14/1 with Yashasvi Jaiswal (7*) and Shubman Gill (0*) at the crease. Hasan Mahmud has been impressive with figures of 3-1-5-1.