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The iconic stadium was packed to the rafters for the second Test between India and Bangladesh and a number of famous personalities ranging from former cricketers, athletes from other sports and politicians were present on the occasion.
Bangladesh were bowled out for 106 in less than three hours as India closed the day at 174 for three, taking a firm grip of the second and final Test of the series.
The Cricket Association of Bengal had also invited Bangladesh players who were part of their team's first Test back in 2000, which too was played against India.
Mehidy Hasan and Taijul Islam were named concussion substitutes for Liton and Nayeem respectively
BCCI president Sourav Ganguly handed over mementoes to Hasina and Banerjee in the presence of sporting greats like Sachin Tendulkar, Sania Mirza and Mary Kom among others.
Ishant took his 10th five wicket-haul, helping India bundle out Bangladesh for a paltry 106 in the historic day-night Test.
Asked how he would react if Day-Night Tests were started when he was still playing, Dravid said that for him it has always been about seeing the crowd come and watch games.
The Indian pace battery ran through Bangladesh batting like a hot knife through butter, before Pujara Virat Kohli eased to typically classy fifties as India reached 174/3 at stumps on Day 1 of the first pink ball Test on Friday.
Fifties from Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara helped India take a 68-run lead at the end of day one after Indian pacers, led by Ishant Sharma's 10th fifer, bundled Bangladesh out for 106 in first innings in Eden Gardens.
The 2001 Test match between India and Australia at the Eden Gardens went on to become one that defined the careers of all those involved in it, especially those on the Indian side.
Nayeem continued with his batting, scoring 19 runs off 28 deliveries before becoming Ishant Sharma's fifth victim for the day.
Moving to 32, Kohli became the first Indian skipper to amass 5000 Test runs as a captain and sixth overall
Mehidy Hasan replaced Liton as concussion substitute as Bangladesh were bowled out for just 106 inside three hours. Liton was on 15 when he was hit by a rising Shami delivery.
Earlier in the 20th over, Shami's bouncer struck Liton on his helmet. He too had continued, hit two boundaries as well, but did not return to bat in the second session.
As many as 40000 (approximately) people flocked to Eden Gardens on Friday afternoon to catch the historic moment for Indian cricket.
Speaking to IANS, Sania said that it was amazing to be a part of something as historic as the pink ball Test and said that it does make sense as a fan.
Asked to speak on the current Indian bowling attack, Azhar said that what makes them special is the consistency with which they perform both at home and on away soil.
His tenth five-wicket haul and second at home helped India fold Bangladesh for a paltry 106 on the opening day of the historic second Test in Kolkata.
Mehidy Hasan was the fourth player to come on as a concussion substitute since ICC introduced the rule earlier this year.
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