Brilliant half-centuries from Shreyas Iyer and Cheteshwar Pujara with a partnership stand of 149-run guide India to 278/6 against Bangladesh on the first day of the opening Test of the two-match series here at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Wednesday
India managed to score 89 runs for the loss of one wicket in 30 overs during the second session, placing the team in a respectable position. At Tea, Iyer (41*) and Pujara (42*) were at the crease.
A genuine opener, Rahul batted at No.4 and kept wickets for India in the first match of the three-match ODI series against Bangladesh at Mirpur on Sunday.
BCCI tweeted that Axar Patel was not available for selection for the first ODI. Rishabh Pant has been released from the squad and will join the team for the Tests.
Iyer scored the highest for India with 49 runs in 59 deliveries while Sundar played a knock of 51 off 64 to help Men in Blue post a respectable total against the hosts.