The Board of Management for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Sunday introduced India’s squad for the primary Check of the two-match sequence in opposition to Bangladesh. The sequence opener might be performed in Chennai from September 19-23.
Skipper Rohit Sharma will proceed to steer the India squad in red-ball cricket after asserting his retirement from the T20 internationals.
The recall of Rishabh Pant, maiden probability to Yash Dayal
Essentially the most notable inclusion within the squad is the return of wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, who has made a robust comeback after an extended damage layoff. Pant, who was instrumental in India’s Check success in recent times, might be wanting to make an instantaneous impression.
One other vital addition to the squad is the inclusion of Yash Dayal, who has earned a maiden Check call-up primarily based on his spectacular performances in home cricket. Dayal joins a tempo assault that already consists of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep.
Virat Kohli and KL Rahul return
India’s batting lineup is bolstered by the return of Virat Kohli, who missed the five-match Check sequence in opposition to England attributable to private causes. Kohli, one of many best batsmen of his technology, might be wanting to contribute considerably within the sequence.
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Additionally, KL Rahul who missed a couple of Exams versus England attributable to damage has been recalled after his good half-century within the fourth innings of the lately concluded Duleep Trophy match between India A and India B.
Bangladesh, in the meantime, might be excessive on confidence after their current clear sweep over Pakistan of their away sequence. The vacationers might be trying to carry ahead that momentum and problem India.
India squad for the primary Check vs Bangladesh:
Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (wk), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, Yash Dayal
