Chennai: Shubman Gill on Saturday went old-school in using his feet to nullify Bangladesh spinners on a pitch that had a hint of variable bounce, and the India batter said it was a part of his meticulous approach to unsettle the visiting tweakers.

Shubman Gill scored an unbeaten 119 against Bangladesh, helping India declare at 287 for four in their second innings. His strategy included stepping out to counter spinners on a variable pitch, a technique he has practiced since childhood.

Shubman Gill's unbeaten 119 runs led India to declare at 287/4 in the first Test against Bangladesh. Gill's performance provided significant confidence, showcasing practice against spinners. Jasprit Bumrah and Ravichandran Ashwin spearheaded Bangladesh's wicket-taking,

Centuries from opener Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant helped India close in on victory in the first Test despite a spirited start to Bangladesh's chase for their target of 515 in Chennai on Saturday. Left-handed wicketkeeper-batsman Pant smashed the bowlers to all parts of the ground before a double off Shakib gave him his sixth Test century.

Bowling out the visitors for 149 to consolidate 308-run lead, India prove their bare minimum is good enough to beat Bangladesh twice over