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Rohit Sharma's 177 on Test debut
Sun, November 09 2014
Rohit Sharma scores 177 on Test debut in Sachin Tendulkar’s penultimate Test
Rohit became the 14th Indian to score a century on Test debut.
Sat, August 23 2014
India vs West Indies 2013: Analyses of 1st Test at Eden Gardens
It took just three days for India to thrash West Indies in the first Test in Kolkata. With a festive atmosphere celebrating Sachin Tendulkar’s 199th Test at the Eden Gardens, it was an apt occasion for two debutants to rise to the moment and lead India to victory. Abhijit Banare looks back at the fifth successive Test win for India describing all the events that changed the course of the game.
Sat, August 23 2014
Rohit Sharma, Mohammed Shami’s impressive displays on Test debut comes at crucial time for Team India
Mohammed Shami and Rohit Sharma, the two debutants in the Kolkata Test helped India win the contest against West Indies, but their performances have come at a critical time. Rohit scored this ton in the backdrop of Sachin Tendulkar’s impending retirement, whereas Shami rose to the challenge when India are still trying to work out a good fast-bowling combination. Nishad Pai Vaidya looks at the larger benefits of their stunning debuts.
Fri, November 08 2013
India crush West Indies by innings and 51 runs in first Test at Kolkata
India beat West Indies by an innings and 51 runs in the first Test at Kolkata. On Day Three, West Indies resumed their second innings 219 runs behind and were bowled out for 168. It was due to Mohammad Shami's spell that India sealed victory during the evening session Day Three.
Sun, September 14 2014
Rohit Sharma wins weird game of selection and proves his temperament
It was claimed that Rohit Sharma did not have the right temperament and did not merit a place in the Test side because of his showing in ODIs and T20s. This, in spite of his stupendous record in First-Class cricket. Arunabha Sengupta traces the strange way he made it to the Test team through tall scores in the shorter format.
Thu, November 07 2013
India vs West Indies 2013 1st Test, Day 2: Rohit Sharma’s debut ton and other talking points of the day
While West Indies seized the first session, the Indians fought back and gained a firm grip over the match by the end of day’s play. Abhijit Banare looks at the key events that unfolded on Day Two of the first Test.
Thu, November 07 2013
Rohit Sharma becomes 14th Indian batsman to score century on debut
Rohit Sharma continued his sensational form with a century on Test debut against West Indies on Day Two of first Test at Eden Gardens. Rohit has now become the 14th Indian batsman to score a century on debut.