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Xtra Time Web Desk: Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar was full of praise for Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant after their stellar performances on Day 3 of the first Test between India and Bangladesh in Chennai. The dynamic duo stitched together a 167-run partnership, helping India set a formidable target for Bangladesh.

Gill, who remained unbeaten on 119, and Pant, making a remarkable return to red-ball cricket with a fine 109, took the Bangladesh bowlers to task with their elegant shot-making. Their partnership lifted India to 287/4 in the second innings, leaving Bangladesh with a daunting 515-run target to chase.

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Loved watching @ShubmanGill glide his way to a hundred. And @RishabhPant17, despite being away from the longer format for quite some time, looks as sharp as ever. Great to see both of them in such fine rhythm!#INDvBAN pic.twitter.com/FIUd1bGVmp

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) September 21, 2024

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At stumps, Bangladesh had reached 158/4, leaving India just six wickets away from a 1-0 lead in the series. 

Tendulkar took to X (formerly Twitter) to laud both batters, expressing his admiration for Gill’s composed innings and Pant’s sharpness after nearly two years away from Test cricket. "Loved watching @ShubmanGill glide his way to a hundred. And @RishabhPant17, despite being away from the longer format for quite some time, looks as sharp as ever. Great to see both of them in such fine rhythm!" the cricket icon tweeted.

The pair’s innings, especially after reaching their respective fifties, saw a gear shift as they unleashed a variety of shots against Bangladesh’s bowling attack. Pant, known for his flamboyant style, brought out his innovative strokeplay, while Gill stuck to a more classical approach, securing his fifth Test hundred.

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