Published 11:13 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
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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 to the might of the Indian pace attack. The pace trio of Umesh Yadav, Mohammad Shami and Ishant Sharma were on the money right from the first over on Day three. Umesh Yadav drew the first blood as he got rid of Bangladesh opener Imrul Keyes in a stunning fashion, leaving the batsman stunned. Umesh Yadav's delivery crashed into Keyes'leeg stump, sending it flying behind. Shortly after, Ishant Sharma struck to get rid of the other opener. Ishant Sharma's delivery had also left Shadman Islam bewildered in the crease, helpless as he watched the stumps lying on the ground. Moments later, Mohammad Shami struck twice in two overs to reduce the visitors to four wickets down in the first session.
Umesh Yadav, Ishant Sharma begin the proceedings for India
Mohammad Shami strikes twice in two overs
India declare at 493-6
After piling up both runs and misery on Bangladesh on Day two of the first Test against Bangladesh, India have declared at 493-6 at the 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 they trail the hosts by a huge margin of 343 runs. With two days of the game left, Bangladesh will hope to not repeat first innings' form and try to take on the Indian bowling attack.
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 the contest. The 'Voice of Indian cricket' took to Twitter to point out that he felt Bangladesh were already overwhelmed and hence defeat would be inevitable if they let the attitude take over. Harsha Bhogle suggested that the openers should wear out the new ball and every batsman should aim to play a session.
Updated 11:40 IST, November 16th 2019