Fine performances by Indian pacers, particularly Jasprit Bumrah, helped the hosts secure a tight advantage at the end of day two of the first Test against Bangladesh at Chennai on Friday. Bumrah completed 400 wickets in international cricket, becoming the 10th bowler from his team to do so.
Mahmud accomplished this feat during the first Test against India at Chennai's MA Chidambram Stadium. The bowler delivered a scorching spell on first day, taking 4/58 in 18 overs at an economy rate of 3.20. The bowler got rid of a star-studded top-order consisting of skipper Rohit Sharma (6)
India captain Rohit Sharma asserted that they have plans in place to manage the workload of their pacers as they begin a jam-packed Test schedule which begins on Thursday against Bangladesh
In a standout performance, 23-year-old Haryana seamer Anshul Kamboj, picked up an impressive 8-wicket haul for India C in the ongoing Duleep Trophy match against India B at the Rural Development Trust Stadium in Anantapur.
Star India pacer Mohammed Shami provided his fitness update, saying he is working hard to make a comeback soon but he doesn't want to rush and risk getting injured again.
With the selection of pacer Yash Dayal in India's squad for the upcoming series at home against Bangladesh, Team India will be aiming to overcome the absence of a left-arm pacer in their red-ball cricket since retirement of Zaheer Khan in 2014
Sri Lankan bowling coach Aaqib Javed expressed that pacer Asitha Fernando has potential to be the "greatest-ever fast bowler" for his country following his heroics on the tour to England