Mishra leads way as India romp to win

CRICKET: India blew Bangladesh away with a strong display in the field, wrapping up a 113-run victory over the hosts on the final day of the first Test in Chittagong.
By The Newsroom
Published 21st Jan 2010, 20:32 BST
Updated 21st Jan 2010, 21:10 BST

Ishant Sharma gave India early breakthroughs in the morning, Virender Sehwag and Zaheer Khan chipped in with vital wickets and Amit Mishra completed a four-wicket haul as India cantered to victory with a session to spare.

Mushfiqur Rahim had delayed the end with a stroke-filled 101 after opener Tamim Iqbal bolstered the innings with a knock of 52, but the home side – 67-2 at the start of play – were bowled out for 301.

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The International Cricket Council have decided that New Delhi’s Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium is “unfit” to host any international cricket this year.

An ICC investigation was convened following the abandonment of a one-day international between India and Sri Lanka at the ground on December 27 due to concerns over the unpredictable nature of the pitch.

As part of that investigation the governing body formalised an undertaking from the Board of Control for Cricket in India that that there would be no top-level cricket at the venue in 2010, but the ICC remain committed to helping the ground take its place on the roster for the 2011 World Cup.

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