Bangladesh has announced their 16-member squad for the upcoming two-Test series against India, with Najmul Shanto set to lead the Tigers. This announcement follows Bangladesh’s historic series victory in Pakistan, adding a layer of anticipation to their upcoming matches.
Bangladesh squad announcement
Captain Najmul Shanto, who has been instrumental in leading Bangladesh to their first-ever series win in Pakistan, will captain the squad. Shanto’s leadership has been pivotal in the team’s recent successes, and his role will be crucial as Bangladesh takes on India.
For the upcoming Test series, Bangladesh has made a single change from their squad for the Pakistan tour. Jaker Ali replaces the injured pacer Shoriful Islam. The rest of the squad remains largely unchanged, reflecting confidence in the players who secured the historic 2-0 series win in Rawalpindi last month.
India’s Test series preparation
The first Test of the series will begin on September 19 in Chennai, followed by the second Test in Kanpur on September 27. These matches mark the start of India’s home season and will be crucial as they aim to solidify their position in the World Test Championship.
India has announced their squad for the first Test, featuring senior stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. As the current leaders of the World Test Championship 2023-25 standings, India will be looking to leverage their home advantage to maintain their top spot.
Recent performances
Bangladesh’s recent victory in Pakistan was a historic achievement, marking their first series win on Pakistani soil. This victory not only boosted their confidence but also their ranking, as they jumped to the fourth spot in the World Test Championship standings.
India’s last encounter with Bangladesh was during the 2019-20 season, where they defeated Bangladesh 2-0 in a Test series. This past performance will likely influence both teams’ strategies as they prepare for the upcoming series.
Following the Test series, Bangladesh and India will face off in three T20Is, scheduled to be played in Gwalior, Delhi, and Hyderabad.
Bangladesh squad for India Test series: Najmul Hossain Shanto (C), Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Zakir Hasan, Shadman Islam, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Kumer Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Nayeem Hasan, Nahid Rana, Jaker Ali, Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed, Syed Khaled Ahmed.
India squad for first Bangladesh Test: Rohit Sharma (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (WK), Dhruv Jurel (WK), R Ashwin, R Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, Yash Dayal.
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