(Reuters) - An insatiable Virat Kohli smashed his 16th test century and Murali Vijay registered his ninth to steer India to a commanding 356 for three against Bangladesh on the opening day of a one-off test in Hyderabad on Thursday. Vijay and Pujara shrugged off occasional discomforts to help India overcome the loss with their fifth century stand of the current home season. But Mehedi could not collect a throw and dislodge the bails at the non-striker's end which could have sent Vijay, then on 35, back to the pavilion. Pujara edged Mehedi to Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim after a composed 83, and left-arm spinner Taijul Islam bowled Vijay around the leg after the break at tea. The right-hander needed 130 balls to bring up his fourth century in seven tests, reaching the mark with his 10th boundary.

Source: The Star February 09, 2017 09:16 UTC