The second Test between India and Bangladesh at Green Park, Kanpur, has entered a thrilling phase as India declared their first innings with a substantial lead after bowling out Bangladesh for 233. The visitors’ innings was saved to some extent by Mominul Haque, who played brilliantly for an unbeaten 107, bringing Bangladesh to a competitive total.

Jasprit Bumrah was the standout bowler for India, finishing with figures of 3/50 in 18 overs, including seven maidens. Mohammed Siraj (2/57), Ravichandran Ashwin (2/45), and Akash Deep (2/43) also contributed with important breakthroughs to restrict Bangladesh.

Akash Deep uses Virat Kohli’s bat to smash back-to-back sixes

Earlier, Akash had received a special gift from Virat Kohli—a bat, which he proudly displayed in a social media post, thanking the star batter. On Day 4 of the Test, Akash came out to bat and made a statement, using Kohli’s bat to smash two consecutive sixes off Shakib Al Hasan’s bowling. Kohli, seated in the dugout, couldn’t contain his laughter and was visibly enjoying the moment, as were captain Rohit Sharma and the rest of the Indian team.

Here is the video:

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India declares at 285/9, leading by 52 runs

Yashasvi Jaiswal starred with the bat, scoring an entertaining 72 off 51 balls, while Shakib and Mehidy Hasan Miraz took four wickets apiece for Bangladesh. The Indian side played an aggressive brand of cricket, setting new records for the fastest 50, 100, 150, 200, and 250 runs in Test history.

India declared at 285/9, leading by 52 runs. With two days lost to inclement weather, the Indian team made sure to capitalize on the batting conditions and provide their bowlers with something to work with before the end of play, giving them 19 overs to attack Bangladesh’s batting lineup.

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