INDvsBAN: Gavaskar ‘unhappy’ despite India’s record-breaking effort, drops big ‘comment’ on Kohli

The Indian cricket team delivered an impressive performance on the fourth day of the second Test against Bangladesh at Green Park Stadium in Kanpur. With the previous two days washed out due to rain, India needed a standout effort to secure a result. The hosts first dismissed Bangladesh for 233 runs before showcasing a powerful batting display, declaring at 285 for 9 in just 34.4 overs, giving them a lead of 52 runs.

In a remarkable feat, India recorded the fastest milestones for 50, 100, 150, 200, and 250 runs in Test cricket history. However, former captain Sunil Gavaskar voiced his concerns about the batting order on JioCinema, particularly after India sent Rishabh Pant in place of Virat Kohli at number four. Gavaskar remarked, “You are talking about a man who got almost 9,000 runs in Test cricket batting at No. 4.”

Kohli eventually came in at number five, scoring 47 runs off 35 balls. In a noteworthy achievement, he also became the fastest player to reach 27,000 international runs in 594 innings, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s previous record of 623 innings.

Before stumps on Day 4, Ravichandran Ashwin claimed two wickets, leaving Bangladesh at 26 for 2.

'Bowling coach Morne Morkel names India's X-Factor player'

India's bowling coach, Morne Morkel, had special praise in store for star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja after his landmark moment in Test cricket in Kanpur on Monday.

Jadeja's quest for his 300th Test wicket came to its conclusion after he outwitted Bangladesh tail-ender Khaled Ahmed to achieve the historic feat.

After officially becoming a member of the 300 Test wickets club, Jadeja is now one of 11 players with the double of scoring 3000-plus runs and 300-plus scalps in Test cricket. He became the second quickest to achieve the feat in terms of matches, behind England's Ian Botham (72).

Morkel didn't hold back his tongue when he was quizzed about his views on Jadeja scripting another accolade to his name.

"For me, he is a complete package. He bats, he bowls, he is a guy in the field who can make magic happen. He is an X-Factor player. He is a guy you always want in your team, and he has done that for so many years for India. Yeah, to join the 300 Test wickets club is a special club. He has put in performances for India, and he is a guy that works on his game. That is what you want to see. So happy for him to reach that milestone," Morkel said in the post-day press conference.

In a rain-curtailed Test clash, where two days were lost, day four carried enough entertainment to keep the fans glued to the screens and spectators at the edge of their seats. (With inputs from Agencies)