NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma is known for his explosive batting and is equally celebrated for his lively on-field antics. His playful demeanor and expressive reactions have become a source of entertainment for fans.
Be it his animated conversations with teammates, or his humorous exchanges with opposition players, Rohit’s antics showcase his relaxed yet competitive approach to the game.
During the first Test against Bangladesh, Rohit once again hogged the limelight for his funny side.
During the final day's play of the first Test in Chennai, a video capturing Rohit's famous bail flip while fielding went viral on X.
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India went on to beat Bangladesh by 280 runs in the first Test in Chennai.
Bangladesh, chasing a formidable target of 515, were dismissed for 234 runs.
R Ashwin, who went wicketless in the first innings, showcased his brilliance in the final innings by claiming six wickets.
1/10:Ashwin shines as India hammer Bangladesh in Chennai Test
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2/10:Ash-WIN Impact
<p>Ravichandran Ashwin claimed six wickets after a first-innings century with the bat to inspire India to a 280-run thrashing of Bangladesh in the first Test on Sunday.</p>AP
3/10:Shanto, the fighter
<p>The tourists, who began day four in an overcast Chennai on 158-4 and chasing 515 for victory, were bowled out for 234 in the first session with skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto scoring 82.</p>AP
4/10:Hometown hero
<p> Ashwin struck first to end a stubborn overnight stand by getting Shakib Al Hasan caught at short-leg for 25.<br /></p>AP
5/10:Premier spinner
<p>Ashwin, who took three wickets on day three, then dismissed Mehidy Hasan Miraz for one to bag his 37th five-wicket haul. The feat added to his heroics after his 113 guided the hosts to 376 in the first innings.<br /></p>AP
6/10:Najmul on duty
<p>Shakib put on 48 runs with skipper Najmul after the pair started cautiously.<br /></p>AP
7/10:Jaddu on fire
<p>Left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja removed Litton Das for one after the wicketkeeper-batsman edged the ball to skipper Rohit Sharma at first slip. Jadeja ended Najmul's valiant stand and took three wickets for the innings.<br /></p>AP
8/10:Pant-astic knock
<p>India declared their second innings at 287-4 on day three after centuries from Shubman Gill, who hit an unbeaten 119, and returning Rishabh Pant, who made 109, flattened the opposition.<br /></p>AP
9/10:Poor outing
<p>The Test was also Virat Kohli's first since the birth of his second child made him miss India's 4-1 victory over England at home earlier this year. Kohli scored just six and 17.<br /></p>AP
10/10:Team India on top
<p>India are looking to extend their lead at the top of the World Test Championship rankings in a fresh Test season of 10 matches.<br /></p>APAshwin also excelled with the bat in the first innings, scoring his sixth Test century.
Along with Ravindra Jadeja, Ashwin rescued India on the opening day, propelling them to a total of 376.
For his outstanding contributions, Ashwin was awarded the Player of the Match.
The focus now shifts to Kanpur, where the second Test match is scheduled to take place from September 27.
With a 1-0 lead in the series, India will be the favorites heading into the second game.
Bangladesh, on the other hand, have never managed to defeat India in a Test match.
