India’s stand-in captain KL Rahul termed the first Test win against Bangladesh as a complete performance, saying the team did well in all departments and played as a unit. “Everything stood out. We batted really well, bowled really well. In fielding also, we took most of the catches that came our way. That is the way you win Test matches. Only one or two people cannot win matches, this is for all formats,” Rahul said at the post-match press conference. Needing four Bangladesh wickets on the final day to take a 1-0 lead in the series, Indian wrapped up the match inside one hour in the morning session, bowling out the hosts for 324 in 113.2 overs.

A collective effort

“Kuldeep [Yadav], [Mohammed] Siraj bowled really well in the first innings [of Bangladesh] but others supported them well. In the second innings, Axar [Patel] bowled really well but Kuldeep and Ash [R Ashwin] kept the pressure on. Umesh [Yadav] and Siraj bowled some really good spells. “Everybody did well and this was what we wanted to do as a team. The guys who performed well in particular also got support from others. Those who are supporting are also important.”