A test series between and is set to begin on September 19. This series will feature several changes and new additions. has made a comeback after nearly two years. Meanwhile, pacer Yash Dayal has received his maiden call-up to the Indian Test team.

Rishabh Pant (Photo Credit: @BDCricTime / X)

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: 
    • Other Players: Yashwi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, , 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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