Published 11:40 IST, November 16th 2019

Umesh Yadav's lethal in-swinger sends foxed Keyes' leg stump flying

It looked like the Bangladesh batsmen had no escape from the lethal spell of the Indian bowlers as the visitors top-order once again collapsed on Day three

Reported by: Koushik Narayanan
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It looked like Bangladesh batsmen had escape from lethal spell of Indian bowlers as visitors top-order once again collapsed to might of Indian pace attack. pace trio of Umesh Yadav, Mohammad Shami and Ishant Sharma were on money right from first over on Day three. Umesh Yadav drew first blood as he got rid of Bangladesh opener Imrul Keyes in a stunning fashion, leaving batsman stunned. Umesh Yadav's delivery crashed into Keyes'leeg stump, sending it flying behind. Shortly after, Ishant Sharma struck to get rid of or opener. Ishant Sharma's delivery had also left Shadman Islam bewildered in crease, helpless as he watched stumps lying on ground. Moments later, Mohammad Shami struck twice in two overs to reduce visitors to four wickets down in first session. 

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Umesh Yadav, Ishant Sharma begin proceedings for India 

Mohammad Shami strikes twice in two overs

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India declare at 493-6

After piling up both runs and misery on Bangladesh on Day two of first Test against Bangladesh, India have declared at 493-6 at start of Day three at Holkar Stadium in Indore. Bangladesh failed to stop double -centurion Mayank Agarwal from firing all cylinders and thus paid a heavy price. Bangladesh will face a mammoth task ahead as y trail hosts by a huge margin of 343 runs. With two days of game left, Bangladesh will hope to t repeat first innings' form and try to take on Indian bowling attack. 

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Bangladesh should focus on smaller goals, says Harsha Bhogle

Indian commentator and analyst Harsha Bhogle suggested that Bangladesh should try to pursue smaller goals in order to stay alive in contest. 'Voice of Indian cricket' took to Twitter to point out that he felt Bangladesh were already overwhelmed and hence defeat would be inevitable if y let attitude take over. Harsha Bhogle suggested that openers should wear out new ball and every batsman should aim to play a session. 

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11:13 IST, November 16th 2019