A test series between India and Bangladesh is set to begin on September 19. This series will feature several changes and new additions. Rishabh Pant has made a comeback after nearly two years. Meanwhile, pacer Yash Dayal has received his maiden call-up to the Indian Test team.
India vs. Bangladesh Test Series Overview
- First Test Location: Chennai
- Start Date: September 19
- Second Test Location: Kanpur
- Start Date: September 27
Key Highlights
- Rishabh Pant’s Return:
- Rishabh Pant has been included in the 16-member squad after a two-year absence.
- He last played a Test in December 2022 against Bangladesh.
- Pant had been out due to a serious road accident but made a comeback in the IPL and the T20 team.
- Yash Dayal’s Debut:
- Pacer Yash Dayal has been called up to the Test team for the first time.
- Squad Details:
- Captain: Rohit Sharma
- Other Players: Yashwi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Lokesh Rahul, Sarfraz Khan, Rishabh Pant, Dhruv Jurel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Akshar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammad Siraj, Akash Deep, Yashpreet Bumrah, and Yash Dayal.
- Notable Exclusion:
- Shreyas Iyer, despite scoring fifty in the Duleep Trophy, was not included in the squad.
Additional Information
- Dhruv Jurel’s Inclusion: Another wicketkeeper-batsman, Dhruv Jurel, has been added to the squad.
Bangladesh is yet to announce their squad for the series. This series marks an important occasion for India with Rishabh Pant’s much-anticipated return and Yash Dayal’s debut.
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