India took a commanding lead in the opening Test against Bangladesh in Chennai, thanks to a strong seventh wicket partnership between Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja. With stellar performances from seamers Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep,

India have taken 308 runs lead at the end of Day 2 of the first Test against Bangladesh with Shubman Gill (33) and Rishabh Pant (12) holding the fort. Earlier in the day, in response to India's 374, Bangladesh could only muster 149 as the Indian bowlers made short work of the visiting batting lineup on Day 2 of the first Test in Chennai.

India spared Bangladesh the ignominy of a follow-on but grabbed an overall lead of 308 with seven wickets in hands to seize control of the opening Test in Chennai on Friday.

Ravichandran Ashwin scored his sixth test hundred as he and Ravindra Jadeja dug India's cricketers out of trouble against Bangladesh on day one of the first test.

Chennai/IBNS: India's bowling unit spearheaded by Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja took the home team to a commanding position in the first Test against Bangladesh at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday.

An unbeaten century by Ravichandran Ashwin leads India's fightback from a poor start against Bangladesh on day one of the first Test in Chennai.

Former India wicketkeeper batter Dinesh Karthik lavished praise on Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja for their 195 run stand on Day 1 of 1st Test match against Bangladesh.

Hasan Mahmud, Nahid Rana and Mehidy Hasan Miraz – showcased their best spells, while India's R Ashwin completed his 6th century in 108 balls.