Indian fans witnessed two sumptuous knocks on Saturday (September 21). The two youngsters, Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant piled misery on Bangladesh as the duo hammered respective centuries to further the grip for India in the first Test in Chennai. India gave a herculean target of 515 in the fourth innings, to which Bangladesh responded decently until they lost wickets in a hurry after the Tea session. Apart from this, the second ODI between England and Australia was won by the visitors, who now enjoy a 2-0 lead in the 5-match series. In other news, there were some updates regarding CSK’s retention of MS Dhoni ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction.
CSK to retain MS Dhoni at lower cost
The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are reportedly planning to retain their key Indian core ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction. However, the most surprising aspect of the news is the possibility of MS Dhoni being retained at the lowest possible price. If the BCCI allows retention before the mega auction, CSK is expected to retain Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, Matheesha Pathirana, and Dhoni. While this would be beneficial retentions for the team, Dhoni’s potential lower salary is the most noteworthy part.
More chances to Sanju Samson?
Despite immense talent and a massive fan following, Sanju Samson hasn’t fully realized his potential in international cricket. Despite debuting in 2015, he’s played just 30 T20Is. Former India player Stuart Binny believes Samson deserves more opportunities, especially with Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma no longer playing in the T20I format. Binny’s call comes amid Samson’s recent struggles, including two ducks against Sri Lanka. The next series against Bangladesh will be ever-so crucial for Samson.
Virat Kohli eager to prove wrong!
After his twin failures in the India vs Bangladesh Test, Virat Kohli hit the nets with renewed determination. While Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill were dominating the Bangladeshi bowlers, Kohli worked on his form on the practice Chepauk pitch. He waited for Pant to reach a century before heading to the nets. Kohli’s focus now is on the upcoming Kanpur Test. Even Yashasvi Jaiswal, despite his first-innings half-century, joined Kohli in the nets, both seeking to regain their best form.
Pant confirmed at DC for IPL 2025!
According to reports, Delhi Capitals (DC) has confirmed that explosive wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant will remain with the franchise for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season. This decision comes after recent rumors of disagreements between Pant and the team’s management. A meeting between Pant and DC co-owner Parth Jindal solidified the decision in the team’s interest. Pant is expected to be the team’s top retention pick, followed by Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jake Fraser-McGurk, and Tristan Stubbs.
WHAT?
A passionate Bangladesh Superfan has alleged abuse from Indian fans during the first Test in Chennai. The supporter, who was waving the Bangladesh flag, was subjected to taunts and insults on the opening day. The fan expressed his disappointment and was even reduced to tears by the crowd’s hostile behavior. The fan explained that he had come to the match with a paid ticket, graciously arranged by Bangladeshi cricketer Mushfiqur Rahim. Despite being a legitimate spectator, he felt that he was not being treated with the respect he deserved.
Wow, Rishabh Pant!
Rishabh Pant, known for his flamboyant batting, came up with his usual fun element during the India-Bangladesh Test. He was seen offering tactical advice to the Bangladesh captain, Najmul Hossain Shanto, about field placement despite being batting at the same time. Pant’s suggestions, which included moving a fielder to mid-wicket, were promptly adopted by Shanto as well. This was just one of the many hilarious moments provided by Pant.
