Vikrant Shekhawat : Sep 20, 2024, 06:00 AM
IND vs BAN: The first match of the Test series between India and Bangladesh is going on at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. On the first day of this important match, the Indian team performed brilliantly and scored 339 runs for the loss of 6 wickets. However, captain Rohit Sharma's performance was relatively disappointing, where he scored just 6 runs. But after the day's play, Rohit did something that surprised everyone.Rohit Sharma's focus on fitnessRohit Sharma has paid a lot of attention to his fitness in recent times. When the Indian team was on a break, Rohit was seen sweating in the gym. Before the start of the series, his fast speed and agility were clearly seen during the practice sessions. Rohit proved himself even after the stumps of the first day of the Chennai Test.Immediately after the match ended, Rohit Sharma was seen running with coach Abhishek Nair. This scene shows how serious he is about his fitness. Rohit has rarely been seen actively participating in such activities before, but in recent times his hard work is also reflected in his game.First day's playTeam India did not have a great start on the first day. Key batsmen like Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli returned to the pavilion early, causing the team to lose three wickets for 34 runs. After this, by the time the score was 144, 6 batsmen of the team were out. But the unbeaten partnership of Ravindra Jadeja and R Ashwin took charge of the team and helped put 339 runs on the board.Now the second day of the game will be important for both the teams. The Indian team will be looking to increase this total further, while Bangladesh will try to end the Indian innings quickly.ConclusionThe first day's play shows that the situation can change in cricket at any time. The Indian team has handled itself while facing difficulties, and now all eyes are on the second day's play. Rohit Sharma's fitness and dedication give him the potential to improve his performance. It will be interesting to see how both teams take the game forward in the coming days.