India vs Bangladesh Test Series 2024: Rishabh Pant Returns; Yash Dayal and Akash Deep Included in Squad
Rohit Sharma to Lead India; Mohammed Shami Omitted from India vs Bangladesh Test series 2024
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the squad for the upcoming India vs Bangladesh Test series 2024, with the first match starting on September 19. The squad features the much-anticipated return of wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant, who is back in Test cricket after nearly 20 months of recovery from injuries sustained in a car accident.
Key Updates for India vs Bangladesh Test Series 2024:
- Leadership and Key Returnee:
- Rohit Sharma will captain India for the India vs Bangladesh Test series.
- Rishabh Pant makes a notable return to the Test squad after being sidelined due to a serious car crash in December 2022.
- Young Pacers Included:
- The squad features emerging talents Yash Dayal and Akash Deep. Yash Dayal receives his maiden Test call-up, while Akash Deep also secures a spot in the squad for the India vs Bangladesh Test series.
- Notable Absence:
- Mohammed Shami, despite earlier expectations of his return for the India vs Bangladesh Test series, is not included in the squad.
- Test Series Details:
- The first Test of the India vs Bangladesh Test series will be played in Chennai, starting September 19. The second Test is scheduled at Green Park Stadium in Kanpur from September 27 to October 1.
- Squad Composition for India vs Bangladesh Test:
- Captain: Rohit Sharma
- Batsmen: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Sarfaraz Khan
- Wicket-Keepers: Rishabh Pant, Dhruv Jurel
- All-Rounders: R Ashwin, R Jadeja, Axar Patel
- Spinners: Kuldeep Yadav
- Pacers: Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, Yash Dayal
Series Context:
- Bangladesh’s Recent Achievements:
- Bangladesh enters the India vs Bangladesh Test series with momentum from a historic 2-0 series victory over Pakistan, highlighting their strong form.
- India’s Recent Form:
- The India vs Bangladesh Test series will be India’s first Test assignment since their 4-1 series win against England earlier this year, showcasing their recent success in Test cricket.
The India vs Bangladesh Test series is set to be an exciting contest, featuring a blend of seasoned players and emerging talents, promising a captivating start to India’s Test season.
