India vs Bangladesh: Rishabh Pant and Litton Das Engage in Words as India Fights Back

The opening day of the first Test match between India and Bangladesh in Chennai witnessed some heated moments as words were exchanged between India’s Rishabh Pant and Bangladesh’s Litton Das. Despite losing early wickets, India, led by the efforts of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant, made a steady comeback against Bangladesh.

Pant, returning to Test cricket after nearly 700 days, showcased his skill as he and Jaiswal regularly rotated the strike and hit boundaries to keep the scoreboard ticking. Meanwhile, Bangladesh, having elected to bowl first after winning the toss, aimed to put pressure on India’s batting order by securing some quick wickets.

As the match progresses, both teams are keen to gain an advantage. Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto leads his team with an eye on upsetting the hosts. The game is set as part of a two-match series, providing both sides a crucial opportunity to gain valuable points in the World Test Championship standings.

This encounter follows India’s recent 0-2 ODI series loss to Sri Lanka, and they are determined to overturn their fortunes as they face Bangladesh. Conversely, Bangladesh arrives in confident spirits after a significant series win against Pakistan on their home soil. With notable players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the mix, India aims to command the Test series.

The match, hosted at India’s famous MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, is scheduled to begin at 9:30 AM IST, with live broadcasts available on Sports18 and Colors Cineplex TV channels, and streaming through the JioCinema app and website.