The anticipation is high as India, under the leadership of new head coach Gautam Gambhir, kicks off its red-ball campaign with a two-match Test series against Bangladesh in Chennai on September 19th. This series marks the return of key Indian players like Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, and KL Rahul, who missed recent matches due to injuries.
Adding to the excitement, Akash Deep replaces the injured Mohammed Shami in the squad. Meanwhile, left-arm seamer Yash Dayal, after a strong performance in the Duleep Trophy, also joins the team, although both are unlikely to feature in the first Test.
One of the key selection dilemmas facing the Indian team is deciding between Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav. Patel’s all-round contributions compete with Kuldeep’s unique wrist-spin bowling style, adding another layer of intrigue to the team selection.
Here’s a look at the predicted playing XIs for the first Test:
India:
* Yashasvi Jaiswal
* Rohit Sharma (C)
* Shubman Gill
* Virat Kohli
* KL Rahul
* Rishabh Pant (WK)
* Ravindra Jadeja
* Ravichandran Ashwin
* Axar Patel
* Jasprit Bumrah
* Mohammed Siraj
Bangladesh:
* Shadman Islam
* Zakir Hasan
* Najmul Hossain Shanto (C)
* Mominul Haque
* Mushfiqur Rahim
* Shakib al Hasan
* Litton Das
* Mehidy Hasan Miraz
* Taijul Islam
* Nahid Rana
* Hasan Mahmud
Dream11 Fantasy Team Suggestions:
Wicketkeepers:
Rishabh Pant
Batsmen:
Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli (C), Mominul Haque, Yashasvi Jaiswal
All-Rounders:
R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja (VC), Shakib al Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz
Bowlers:
Jasprit Bumrah, Nahid Rana
Player Split:
India 7: 4 Bangladesh; Credits left: 8.5
India’s Full Squad:
* 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 Yadav
* Mohd. Siraj
* Akash Deep
* Jasprit Bumrah
* Yash Dayal
Bangladesh’s Full Squad:
* Najmul Hossain Shanto (Captain)
* 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
Get ready for an exciting clash as India and Bangladesh go head-to-head in this crucial Test series. The stage is set for thrilling cricket action, and fans can’t wait to witness the skills of these talented players!
