India's cricket team delivered a masterclass on Day 4 of the second Test against Bangladesh at the iconic Green Park Stadium in Kanpur. Following two rain-affected days, the pressure was on the Rohit Sharma-led side to push for a result, and India responded with a stellar performance that left cricket fans in awe.

After dismissing Bangladesh for a modest 233 in their first innings, India knew they needed quick runs to make up for lost time and set up a competitive target. The hosts took a bold approach, smashing their way to 285 for 9 in just 34.4 overs, before declaring with a 52-run lead. Their aggressive batting display saw them break multiple Test cricket records, including the fastest-ever team milestones for 50, 100, 150, 200, and 250 runs.

However, while the team's effort was remarkable, cricket legend and commentator Sunil Gavaskar was not entirely pleased with the batting strategy. His criticism stemmed from a surprising change in the batting order, which saw Rishabh Pant come in at number four, a position usually reserved for Virat Kohli. Pant struggled, managing just 9 runs off 11 balls, while Kohli came in at number five and played a more composed knock of 47 off 35 balls, hitting four boundaries and a six.

Gavaskar, speaking on JioCinema, voiced his displeasure over the decision to push Kohli down the order. "You are talking about a man who got almost 9,000 runs in Test cricket batting at No. 4," he remarked, expressing his disappointment with the tactical move.

Despite the shuffle in the batting order, Kohli achieved yet another personal milestone. He became the fastest player in cricket history to score 27,000 international runs, breaking the previous record held by Sachin Tendulkar. Kohli accomplished the feat in 594 innings, surpassing Tendulkar’s 623 innings. Kumar Sangakkara (648 innings) and Ricky Ponting (650 innings) are the only other cricketers to achieve this prestigious milestone.

As the day progressed, India's bowlers made quick inroads into Bangladesh’s second innings. Ravichandran Ashwin struck twice, leaving the visitors reeling at 26 for 2 by stumps, putting India in a strong position to push for victory on the final day.

Conclusion:

India's display on Day 4 was nothing short of spectacular, but Sunil Gavaskar’s criticism serves as a reminder that even in victory, there are lessons to be learned. As the series continues, all eyes will be on how India approaches similar tactical decisions in the future. For now, the stage is set for an exciting final day as India seeks to wrap up the match.

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