Fast bowler Taskin Ahmed said that Bangladesh found it tough to counter the SC ball in their opening Test against India at the Chepauk.

Jasprit Bumrah's artistry seemed incomprehensible for an out of sorts Bangladesh batting line-up as India took complete control of the opening Test with an overall lead of 308 runs at end of second da

Bangladesh pacer Taskin Ahmed conceded that his team's early wicket losses against India hampered their performance in the first Test in Chennai. All out for 149, they fell short of India's 376. Ahmed noted the challenges posed by SG balls and lauded India's bowlers for their consistent line and length.

Bangladesh pacer Taskin Ahmed on Friday admitted that losing too many wickets in the first 10 overs of their first innings against "world class" Indian bowlers has put his side on the backfoot.