Thu Sep 19 09:28:06 UTC 2024: ## India Faces Early Stumble in First Test Against Bangladesh
**Chennai, India:** The first Test match between India and Bangladesh got off to a dramatic start on Day 1, with India struggling against a spirited Bangladesh bowling attack. The home team suffered a top-order collapse, losing three key wickets in the first hour, leaving them reeling at 88/3 at lunch.
The hero of the early session was Bangladesh’s 24-year-old paceman Hasan Mahmud, who dismissed Indian captain Rohit Sharma (6), Shubman Gill (0), and Virat Kohli (6) with impressive deliveries, putting India on the back foot.
The dismissal of Rohit, who was saved from an lbw appeal earlier by DRS, was particularly crucial. Shubman Gill, after a mere eight balls, fell victim to a delivery that edged past his bat and into the gloves of the wicketkeeper Litton Das. Kohli, despite a confident start, was undone by an edge to the keeper while attempting a cover drive.
While the Indian batting order faltered, Yashasvi Jaiswal and the returning Rishabh Pant displayed resilience, holding the fort for the remainder of the first session.
The session was also marked by a heated exchange between Pant and Litton Das. The argument seemed to stem from a throw by Litton that came close to Pant’s body, prompting the Indian wicketkeeper to verbally question the Bangladesh keeper. Litton was also seen expressing displeasure over a run taken by Pant and Jaiswal after the ball deflected off Pant’s pads.
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto, who opted to field first after winning the toss, took advantage of a pace-friendly pitch in Chennai. Rohit Sharma conceded that India, fielding three pacers, would have bowled first too.
Despite the early setback, India will be hoping for a strong recovery in the second session. The match is set to be a tight contest as both sides aim for a crucial win in the two-match series.
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