Even though Indian opener Rohit Sharma was full of talent since the beginning of his international career, the Maharashtra batsman discovered the best way to channelize his ability when he was promoted up the order in the Indian cricket team. In the backdrop of India’s second Champions Trophy title in 2013, Rohit found his form continued to impress in the ODI series against Australia. The right-handed batsman scored two centuries, including 209, only the third double in One Day International cricket. Following the remarkable outing, he didn’t just improve as a batsman but developed some leadership skills within his dynamic personality. In the Indian Premier League (IPL), Rohit remains the most successful skipper as he has led Mumbai Indians to the title thrice in the cash-rich league. Under the captaincy of Rohit, Mumbai have lifted the IPL trophy in 2013, 2015 and 2017.
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Rohit Sharma-led Indian team registered a 2-0 Test series win against Bangladesh to register their 18th consecutive series win at home. Rohit also claimed his 12th win as a captain to set a new record in the World Test Championship history.
India achieved their 18th home Test series win in a row as the hosts completed a magnificent 2-0 series win against Bangladesh in Kanpur on Tuesday, October 1. With 235 overs being lost, not many expect that a result would be possible but India's aggressive approach ensured that it was and did it.
Team India wrapped up a successful series against Bangladesh with a 2-0 win following a magnificent all-round performance to seal the Kanpur clash. Yashasvi Jaiswal was named the player of the match for a couple of half-centuries while R Ashwin was adjudged the player of the series.
After skittling Bangladesh for 233 runs in the first innings, team India openers Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal came out all guns blazing. The duo smashed runs at will as India crossed the 50-run mark in just three overs to create a world record of fastest team fifty.
After two days, the second Test between India and Bangladesh finally resumed at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur. The match is already heading towards a draw with a maximum of 196 overs possible in this Test but India have started their day well picking up a couple of wickets.
India vs Bangladesh Live Cricket Score: Inclement weather in Kanpur hasn't allowed much play in the second Test between India and Bangladesh. Only 35 overs have been possible and that too all of them on the opening day, the second day was poor showcase for the venue and there is only hope for Day 3.
India had to toil a bit for the first wicket but one brought two as Akash Deep was on a roll, not for the first time in the two-match Test series against Bangladesh. India opted to bowl after winning the toss in overcast conditions in Kanpur in the second game.
India are leading the two-match Test series 1-0 and will be aiming to win their 18th consecutive series at home in the format. Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma has created history in Kanpur even as India have opted to bowl first after winning the toss at Green Park in Kanpur.
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