Thu Sep 19 09:08:21 UTC 2024: ## Pant Returns with a Bang, But Heated Exchange Marks Day 1 of India vs Bangladesh Test
The first Test match of the India vs Bangladesh series kicked off at Chepauk Stadium in Chennai with Bangladesh winning the toss and opting to bowl. India faced a shaky start with early wickets of Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Virat Kohli before lunch.
However, a strong partnership between Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant steadied the innings. Pant, making his much-anticipated Test comeback after over 630 days, delivered a strong performance, scoring 39 runs before being dismissed by Hasan Mahmud.
The day saw a tense moment when Pant had a heated exchange with Bangladesh wicketkeeper Liton Das. After a deflection off Pant’s pads, Pant and Jaiswal completed a single. This frustrated Das, leading to a verbal spat between the two.
Despite the tense moment, Pant’s return to Test cricket was a positive note for India. He showed determination and resilience in his comeback, making a solid start in the series.
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