The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming Twenty20 International series against Bangladesh, with rising star Mayank Yadav earning his first national call-up. The series will kick off on October 6 in Gwalior and will feature three matches.
Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan, the youth and sports advisor of Bangladesh’s interim government, will travel to New Delhi to watch the second T20I between India and Bangladesh. This visit marks the first time a key member of the interim government has visited India since the regime change in Bangladesh last month.
Shakib Al Hasan, the veteran Bangladesh all-rounder, announced his intention to retire from Test cricket after the upcoming match against South Africa, but his plans hinge on receiving assurances for his safety and ability to leave the country amidst political turmoil. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) clarified that it cannot guarantee any security assurances, leaving Shakib’s future uncertain.
India’s assistant coach, Abhishek Nayar, has revealed that the decision to play three spinners in the second Test against Bangladesh will be based on the pitch conditions and weather on the morning of the match. The team is exploring the possibility of including Axar Patel or Kuldeep Yadav in the playing XI, depending on the pitch’s nature. Nayar also expressed optimism about KL Rahul’s performance under new coach Gautam Gambhir, expecting a turnaround in his Test fortunes.
Bangladesh’s star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has announced his intention to retire from Test cricket after a final match in Mirpur against South Africa. He has also revealed that he has already played his last T20 match, effectively ending his career in the shortest format of the game.
Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has announced his retirement from T20I cricket and confirmed his last Test match will be against South Africa in Dhaka next month. He expressed his desire to pave the way for new talent and emphasized his commitment to playing in franchise leagues.
Ravichandran Ashwin’s masterful century, along with contributions from Ravindra Jadeja and Rishabh Pant, led India to a convincing victory against Bangladesh in the first Test. This win showcased India’s strength in all facets of the game, setting the stage for a challenging tour of Australia.
Kuldeep Yadav’s possible return to India’s playing XI for the second Test against Bangladesh in Kanpur has generated much discussion. His coach, Kapil Pandey, is confident that Kuldeep should be included, highlighting his proven ability across various conditions. The Green Park pitch is expected to favor spinners, leading to a potential selection dilemma between Kuldeep and Axar Patel. Despite a strong performance against England earlier this year, Kuldeep was left out of the first Test against Bangladesh in Chennai. Pandey emphasizes the importance of playing all three specialist spinners, especially considering Kuldeep’s familiarity with the Green Park ground.
Bangladesh head coach Chandika Hathurusinghe has dismissed speculation about Shakib Al Hasan’s finger injury, assuring that the star all-rounder is available for selection in the second Test against India. Despite suffering a finger injury in the first Test, Shakib is expected to play a crucial role in the series decider, bringing much-needed experience and firepower to the Bangladesh team.
Bangladesh suffered a disappointing first innings in the first Test against India in Chennai, bowled out for a paltry 149 runs, their second lowest total against India. Jasprit Bumrah, celebrating his 400th international wicket, led the Indian bowling attack with 4 for 50, while Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, and Ravindra Jadeja all chipped in with two wickets each.
