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R Ashwin trapped Afghanistan batsmen as he scalped four wickets Sports News : In the historic one-off test match, Afghanistan was bowled out inside a session for a meagre score of 109 runs as Indian bowlers did not show any leniency to the inexperienced side. R Ashwin shined with the bowl, clinching four wickets, while Ishant Sharma and Ravindra jadeja picked 2 wickets each. Afghanistan succumbed to India's fierce bowling attack and managed to just cross the 100-run mark. Mohammad nabi was the highest scorer for the batting side, scoring 24 runs, rest, the remaining batsmen fell on a cheap score. For a nation playing its inaugural Test, Afghanistan's performance with the ball was moderately impressive and much goes to the temperament of the entire side. Rashid Khan and Mujeeb ur Rahman, who have already experienced Indian conditions in IPL, displayed a decent show while Yamin Ahmadzai remained the most successful bowler for the side, clinching three wick...

Yamin Ahmadzai becomes the first bowler to take first test wicket for Afghanistan Sports News : Rain stopped play on the opening day of the one-off Test between India and Afghanistan at the M Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru today. Murali Vijay (94) and KL Rahul (33) were at the crease with India at 248 for one in 45.1 overs when heavens opened up. In the second session, Yamin Ahmadzai took the wicket of Shikhar Dhawan just after lunch to become the first bowler who took the test wicket for Afghanistan. After, Dhawan's wicket K L Rahul came to the crease and played some classic shots. The scheduled close of play is 5.29pm, and is extendable until 5.59 pm, if light permits. India opener Shikhar Dhawan on Thursday became the first Indian in the history of cricket to hit a century before lunch on the first day of the historic India vs Afghanistan one-off test match. Earlier this morning, India won the toss and elected to bat first on the green-looking pitch of Chinnaswam...