By Caroline Chepkorir Shakib Al Hasan, the all-rounder legend, has played a great role in Bangladesh’s cricket history in the first Test against India in Chenna

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto defended Shakib Al Hasan's performance despite his recent struggles. Shakib failed to take any wickets and had an expensive bowling spell during the Test match against India.

Bangladesh 149 (Bumrah 4-50) & 234 (Shanto 82; Ashwin 6-88) India won by 280 runs Ravichandran Ashwin took six wickets in Bangladesh's second innings as India cruised to victory by 280 runs in the first Test in Chennai.

Ravichandran Ashwin took his 37th five-wicket haul as India beat Bangladesh by 280 runs in the first test on Sunday. Ashwin took 6-88 as Bangladesh was bowled out for 234 runs in its second innings chasing an improbable 515 for victory.

Bangladesh batting coach David Hemp stated he was unaware of Shakib Al Hasan's injury. Despite Hasan's struggles and a recent finger surgery, Bangladesh faces an uphill battle against India. The visitors ended day three at 158/4,

For the fourth time in his career, Ravichandran Ashwin completed a double of a century and a five-wicket haul in a Test match, and for a second straight time at his home ground in Chennai, as India folded Bangladesh for 234 in the second innings to script a 280-run win in the opening Test.

Ravichandran Ashwin claimed six wickets after a first-innings century with the bat to inspire India to a 280-run thrashing of Bangladesh in the first Test on Sunday. Bangladesh pace bowler Hasan Mahmud claimed five wickets in the first innings and reduced India to 34-3 in the first hour of play.