IND vs BAN Test Series: The Indian team is going to play a Test series against Bangladesh from September 19. The first match of the series will be played at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The squad has been announced for this match. The Indian team for the second Test will be announced later.
Young players like Akashdeep and Yash Dayal have made it to the 15-member squad. Rishabh Pant has also returned to the Test team. Under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma, the team would look to win the Test series and gather the necessary points to reach the final of the World Test Championship (WTC).
🚨 NEWS 🚨- Team India's squad for the 1st Test of the IDFC FIRST Bank Test series against Bangladesh announced.
— BCCI (@BCCI) September 8, 2024
Rohit Sharma (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (WK), Dhruv Jurel (WK), R Ashwin, R Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep… pic.twitter.com/pQn7Ll7k3X
Rohit-Yashasvi Opening
The Indian team can open with Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal. The right-left combination in the opening will trouble the Bangladesh bowlers. It is almost certain that Shubman Gill will come in at the No.3 slot and Virat Kohli at No.4.
The Return Of Rishabh Pant
Rishabh Pant will return to Team India as a wicketkeeper. He can be sent to the fifth down. He is currently seen playing in the Duleep Trophy. Where he played for India-B and scored 7 runs in the first innings and 61 runs in 47 balls in the second innings. Pant hit 9 fours and 2 sixes in his stormy innings. Pant’s fearless batting will increase the excitement of the fans.
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KL Rahul Or Sarfaraz, Who Will Get The Chance?
There can be a fight between KL Rahul and Sarfaraz Khan for the No. 6 slot. Rahul can come ahead in this. Playing for India-A in Duleep Trophy, he scored 37 runs in the first innings and 57 in the second. While talking about Sarfaraz, playing for India-B, he scored 9 runs in the first innings and 46 in the second. Team India can go with the experience of Rahul.
Selection Headache For Kuldeep Yadav
After this, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja can be placed at No.7, all-rounder Axar Patel at 8th, all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin at 9th, Jasprit Bumrah at the 10th and Mohammad Siraj at 11th place. Team India’s headache may increase regarding Kuldeep Yadav.
One spinner among Kuldeep and Ashwin can get a place, but Ashwin’s batting is a plus point. In such a situation, he can win. On the other hand, if we talk about Akashdeep, his performance in the upcoming matches of the Duleep Trophy will be worth watching.
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He has proved himself by taking 9 wickets and scoring 43 runs. In such a situation, if his rhythm remains intact, then he can make a comeback. Akashdeep made his debut against England in Ranchi on 23 February 2024. In which he took 3 wickets. At the same time, Yash Dayal and Dhruv Jurel may have to wait.
Probable Playing 11 Of Team India
Rohit Sharma (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj.
