Ishant Sharma was on fire. After taking his first five-wicket haul in India on Day 1 of the Day-Night Test against Bangladesh, the Delhi pacer returned to rock the visitors on Saturday. At the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata, Ishant treated the packed crowd with a devastating spell on Day 2 too, taking three early wickets.
Just before the tea, in the fifth over of the Bangladesh innings, Ishant produced a well-directed bouncer and hit Mohammad Mithun on the helmet with the second ball. Mithun, who tried to duck the delivery received a brutal blow near his right ear. Concerned Indian fielders rush to the batsman even as umpires asked for physio.
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For his part, Ishant inquired about the well being of the batsman. But the damage was done. Mithun braved for a while, then perished soon after the tea, holding out at mid-wicket to Mohammed Shami. He made six off 12 balls.
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Earlier in day, India declared their first innings at 347 for 9 for a lead of 241 runs. Skipper Virat Kohli top-scored for India with a 194-ball 136.
On Day 1, Shami forced Bangladesh to make to concussion substitutes.
