Primera prueba de IND vs BAN: Virat Kohli y Rohit Sharma lucen ‘sin polvo’ en Chennai

India cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma’s poor form against Bangladesh in the longest format continues as he his stint at the crease in IND vs BAN 1st Test was short-lived. Pacer Hasan Mahmud managed to get rid of the ‘Hitman’ early in the 1st innings on Day one, sending the batter packing for just 6 runs. Virat Kohli too suffered a similar fate at the hands of Mahmud as he too was forced to depart for just 6 runs.

Rohit Sharma perishes quickly in IND vs BAN 1st Test

Rohit Sharma managed to survive 19 deliveries before the Bangladesh pacer drew the first blood. A nipping delivery amid overcast conditions forced Rohit Sharma to play a delivery that found the outside edge and allowed Shanto to take an easy catch at the slips. The Indian captain’s record against Bangladesh in Tests so far amounts to 39 runs in 4 innings at an average of 9.75.

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Virat Kohli flops in Chennai

All eyes were on Virat Kohli, who made his first Test appearance in 2024 after missing the series against England earlier this year. Like Rohit Sharma, Kohli managed to score only 6 runs before he was sent packing. He attempted to drive Hasan’s delivery which found the outside edge of his blade and went on to settle comfortably in Litton Das’ gloves.

Duleep Trophy miss haunts Ro-Ko?

Both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli headed into the IND vs BAN series after enjoying some time off post the IND vs SL series. The veteran duo did not participate in the opening round matches of the Duleep Trophy, something which many former cricketers felt they should have before they embark on a fresh Test season. Neither Kohli nor Rohit looked in fine touch in Chennai on Day 1, despite gearing up for the contest with a preparatory camp that began 6 days before the match.