India Test Squad: India has announced its cricket squad for the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh. K. L. Rahul and Rishabh Pant are making a comeback to the team, and Yash Dayal is getting his first chance to play for India in a Test match.
The series will be led by Rohit Sharma and consists of two matches. The first Test will start on September 19, and the second Test will begin on September 27. Bangladesh is entering this series with strong confidence after recently achieving a remarkable clean sweep against Pakistan in their own country. This was the first time Bangladesh had managed such a victory against Pakistan.
India Test Squad for Bangladesh Based on Duleep Trophy 2024
The first-round matches of the Duleep Trophy 2024 have wrapped up with impressive victories for India B and India C. The BCCI’s recent push to emphasize domestic performances for national team selection saw many top cricketers participating in these four-day First-Class games.
In the next couple of days, Ajit Agarkar and his selection committee will announce the India Test Squad for the upcoming home Test series against Bangladesh, likely considering players’ performances in the Duleep Trophy.
Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant are expected to return to Test cricket after missing the recent series against England for various reasons. Under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, the team management might extend Jasprit Bumrah’s rest period, allowing Mohammed Shami more time to recover.
In the Duleep Trophy, pacer Akash Deep shone with nine wickets over two innings for India A. After a strong debut against England, Deep is expected to keep his spot on the team.
All-rounder Axar Patel performed well with both bat and ball, while Kuldeep Yadav managed only one wicket across two innings. Despite this, both Patel and Yadav are likely to join Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja as India’s spin options for the Bangladesh Tests.
With Rishabh Pant returning, Dhruv Jurel is anticipated to be a backup wicketkeeper, potentially ahead of KL Rahul and KS Bharat. Although Jurel didn’t score many runs in the first round of the Duleep Trophy, he impressed with his seven catches in the second innings, which may secure his place in the India Test Squad.
KL Rahul, who missed most of the recent England series due to injury, scored 37 and 57 runs in two innings against India B’s strong bowling attack, boosting his chances of being included as a backup middle-order batsman.
Shreyas Iyer, who also played against England, scored a quick fifty in the second innings against India C, though he struggled in the first. With Kohli and Rahul returning, Iyer faces stiff competition for a spot in the team for the Bangladesh series.
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India Test Squad for Bangladesh Series
Check the table below for the India Test Squad for the Bangladesh Series:
| India Test Squad for Bangladesh Series |
|---|
| Squad |
| Rohit Sharma (C) |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal |
| Shubman Gill |
| Virat Kohli |
| KL Rahul |
| Sarfaraz Khan |
| Rishabh Pant (WK) |
| Dhruv Jurel (WK) |
| Ravindra Jadeja |
| Axar Patel |
| Ravichandran Ashwin |
| Kuldeep Yadav |
| Akash Deep |
| Mohammed Siraj |
| Mukesh Kumar |
| In |
| Virat Kohli |
| KL Rahul |
| Rishabh Pant |
| Out |
| Devdutt Padikkal |
| KS Bharat |
| Rajat Patidar |
| Shreyas Iyer |
| Washington Sundar |
Also Check: India Vs Bangladesh Home Series Updated Schedule
FAQs
Q.1. When does the Test series between India and Bangladesh start?
Ans. The first Test begins on September 19, with the second Test starting on September 27.
Q.2. Who are the notable inclusions in India Test squad for this series?
Ans. Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, and debutant Yash Dayal are the key inclusions.
Q.3. Which players are returning to the Indian Test squad?
Ans. Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, and Rishabh Pant are making a return.
Q.4. What were the results of the first-round Duleep Trophy matches?
Ans. India B and India C achieved impressive victories in the first-round fixtures.
Q.5. How did Akash Deep perform in the Duleep Trophy?
Ans. Akash Deep took nine wickets across two innings for India A and is expected to retain his place in the squad.
