Fri Nov 01 02:00:32 UTC 2024: ## India Dominates Bangladesh in Test Series, Sets Stage for IPL 2025 Final Retentions
**Chennai, India:** India wrapped up a dominant 2-0 victory over Bangladesh in the two-match Test series, securing a clean sweep with a seven-wicket win in the second Test. The series saw a display of aggressive batting by India, particularly in the second Test where they chased down targets with a T20-style approach.
India’s spin duo, Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, proved instrumental throughout the series, dismantling the Bangladesh batting lineup. Ashwin particularly shone in the first Test, taking a five-wicket haul.
Meanwhile, the news is buzzing with anticipation for the IPL 2025 final retentions, set to be announced at 5:30 PM. This event is expected to attract huge interest from cricket fans worldwide, as teams prepare for the upcoming season.
**Elsewhere in the sporting world:**
* France concluded the Paralympic Games with a spectacular closing ceremony.
* India’s Paralympians Navdeep and Simran brought home gold and bronze respectively, pushing the nation’s medal tally to 29.
* India’s flag bearers for the closing ceremony were announced, a testament to the nation’s impressive performance throughout the Games.
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