KL Rahul revealed the clear intent from captain Rohit Sharma as India geared up for an aggressive stance on Day 5 against Bangladesh. Rahul shared that the message from Rohit was straightforward: “Doesn’t matter if you get out – we wanted to see what we could do in the time that was left.” This directive fueled India’s fearless batting on Day 4, which left the team in a strong position.
After bowling out Bangladesh for 233, India declared their innings at 285 for 9 in just 34.4 overs, gaining a lead of 52 runs. The rapid scoring approach, led by Yashasvi Jaiswal’s 72 off 51 balls, allowed India to break records for the fastest 50, 100, 150, 200, and 250 runs in Test cricket history.
By stumps, Ravichandran Ashwin had already struck twice, reducing Bangladesh to 26 for 2. India’s attacking intent was clear, with KL Rahul revealing that the message from captain Rohit Sharma was to play fearlessly and explore all possibilities, regardless of the risk of getting out.
India’s performance on Day 4 has left the match poised for a result on the final day, with a bright chance for India to secure a win.
