Tamim Iqbal Discloses Virat Kohli and Mushfiqur Rahim's Sledging History, Reveals...

New Delhi: During the ongoing India vs Bangladesh Test series at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, Virat Kohli’s past interactions with Mushfiqur Rahim came up as a topic of discussion on Day 2 of the first Test match. When Mushfiqur stepped out to bat in the first innings, former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal mentioned on commentary that he anticipated some interesting exchanges given the 'history' between Virat and Mushfiqur. This ‘history’ referred to previous comments from Mushfiqur stating that Virat had sledged him on the field during a past match. Former India coach Ravi Shastri, who was also in the commentary box, took a light-hearted jab at the situation.

“Mushfiqur Rahim is batting, Virat Kohli is in the slips. Watch out now. Keep an eye on them. They have quite the history,” Tamim said.

Reacting to Iqbal’s comments, Shastri asked, “What history?”

The ex-Bangladesh skipper replied – “Oh, you know, Ravi. You know what history I am talking about.”

Earlier, Mushfiqur said that Kohli tends to say things to him when he comes out to bat against India.

“Whenever I play against him, he always tries to sledge me every time I go in to bat because he is a really competitive guy and he doesn’t want to lose any cricket match. I really love that rivalry with him and the challenge that comes with facing him and India,” Rahim explained.

India took command of the first Test against Bangladesh as they extended their lead to 308 after fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah helped bundle out the visitors for 149 on Friday.

The hosts were 81-3 at stumps in their second innings on day two in Chennai. Shubman Gill, on 33, and wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant, on 12, were batting at close of play.

Taskin Ahmed took down skipper Rohit Sharma for five and fellow pace bowler Nahid Rana had left-handed opener Yashasvi Jaiswal caught behind for 10.

Spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz trapped Virat Kohli lbw for 17. Ultra-edge technology showed a spike on the bat’s inside edge, which even Kohli did not notice.

Bangladesh were dismissed in the final session with former skipper Shakib Al Hasan top-scoring on 32 in their reply to India’s first-innings total of 376.