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Captain Virat Kohli created history today by hitting his 4th double ton in Tests. He surpasses cricket great Sir Donald Bradman and Indian legend Rahul Dravid by scoring double tons in consecutive 4 Test series. He also becomes the first Indian captain to achieve this feat. (BCCI/Twitter)
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Comeback wicket-keeper batsman Wriddhiman Saha continued his rich form in Test cricket as he scored an unbeaten 106 runs which included 7 fours and 2 sixes. Before this Test, Saha slammed a double ton (203) for Rest of India, playing against Ranji Champions Gujarat. (BCCI/Twitter)
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Ajinkya Rahane justified his selection ahead of triple centurion Karun Nair by hitting 83 runs. He was involved in a vital 222 runs partnership with Virat Kohli. (BCCI/Twitter)
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Virat Kohli is truly the modern day Sachin Tendulkar. Coming into bat at no.4 in Tests, the captain has changed the dynamics of Indian Test cricket by leading from the front. So far, under his captaincy, India has won back-to-back 5 Test series and has remained unbeaten in 18 Tests, which is India's longest unbeaten run in Tests. (PTI)
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All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja justified his importance batting down the order, as today, he scored a valuable 60* which included 4 fours and 2 sixes. And whenever, he gets past 50, he does his signature step – the Rajput sword moves. (BCCI/Twitter)
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Unlike the Sachin era of the 90's when most of the Indian batting was dependent upon the little-master; the modern day 'Team India' has signified the importance of all-rounders and team contributions. Players like Murali Vijay, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, Ravindra Jadeja, Wriddhiman Saha and R Ashwin have all contributed heavily in this immensely successful home season of Test cricket for Team India, thereby releasing some pressure from captain Virat Kohli. (BCCI/Twitter)
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Taijul Islam was the most successful bowler for Bangladesh as he picked 3 wickets for 156 runs in 47 overs. (BCCI/Twitter)