21 Jan 2010

Gambhir puts India firmly in control

10:05 am on 21 January 2010

Gautam Gambhir became the fourth batsman to hit centuries in five tests in a row as India took control of the opening test against Bangladesh on the fourth day in Chittagong.

The opener matched the feat achieved by Don Bradman, Jacques Kallis and Mohammad Yousuf when he made 116 as India declared on 413 for eight to set Bangladesh an unlikely target of 415 to win.

The home team were then reduced to 67 for two at the close of play.