India vs Bangladesh Test
At MA Chidambaram stadium in Chennai, Bangladesh will take on India from the 19th. This venue has a lot of special reminiscences of the past days of Indian cricket. In 1952, India got their first victory against England after a long 20 years of waiting. There is also a chance for Indian team to make another record by surpassing the tally of most wins than losses for the first time in history, if India wins the test series. Under Mr.Gautam Gambhir, the head coach of Indian Men’s Cricket Team, India is going to play their first test match. Therefore , many eyes will certainly follow the footsteps of G.G.
India’s Squad: BCCI has announced Team India’s squad for the Test of the IDFC FIRST Bank Test series against Bangladesh. Led by the captain Rohit Sharma , the team includes Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (WK), Dhruv Jurel (WK), R Ashwin, R Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, Yash Dayal.
Players To Watch Out For: It was after a while of the first round of the Duleep Trophy, selectors preferred Yash Dayal over Khaleel or Arshdeep. Although his performances were not top-notch in the first round, he remains the most experienced in the longest format of the game and plays some crucial role when needed. Rishabh Pant is also back in the format. He has been the game changer of many important matches. His inclusion secures not only the finisher role but also a high hope for another top class innings. Axal Patel is the all-rounder who will probably be seen playing as he has recently hugely impacted the game with extraordinary batting and bowling figures. There are also legends of the game – Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja, Bumrah to be seen performing at their best.
Batting superstar Virat Kohli practiced about 45 minutes in the nets and pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah bowled full tilt as the Indian cricket team on Friday (September 13, 2024) began its preparations for a two-Test series against Bangladesh. Intersestingly, Team India has seen 36 captains come and go. C.K. Nayudu was the first one, and Rohit Sharma is the current one. So he will desperately be looking for the win over anything else. Once again, 2023-2025 WTC points table will pinch every team with their every win or loss. However, India is already the table topper.
The cricket of Bangladesh hasn’t diminished yet and that’s what they are going to show to the world. Bangladesh are returning gloriously after defeating a strong team like Pakistan in both of the two recent test matches. The brand of cricket Bangladesh team is playing is really appreciable. The team, led by Najmul Hossain Shanto, is filled with experience and young talents like the uncapped player like Jaker Ali Anik.
Bangladesh Test Squad for India Tour 2024: Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Zakir Hasan, Shadman Islam, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Kumer Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Nayeem Hasan, Nahid Rana, Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed, Syed Khaled Ahmed, Jaker Ali Anik.
Players to Watch Out For:,
Mushfiqur Rahim smashed a dazzling knock 191 of 341 in the first innings of the first test againt Pakistan. Throughout the year, he has remained a consistent player with impeccable records in all three formats of the game. Even he has delivered, when a classy knock is required from him like this one. The young-stars like Hasan Mahmud, Shadman Islam are to be watched in this series. There is also a phenomenal wicket-keeper batsman Liton das who loves to play against India.
