The Indian cricket team has announced its squad for the first Test of the two-match series against Bangladesh, starting on September 19 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The selection sees the return of Jasprit Bumrah and the exciting debut of Yash Dayal.
Bumrah’s Comeback and Yash Dayal’s Maiden Call-Up
After a break following the T20 World Cup final, Jasprit Bumrah is back in the Test squad, adding strength to India’s pace attack. Yash Dayal also makes headlines with his maiden call-up to the Test team, a recognition of his impressive performances in domestic cricket, including his standout performance in the Duleep Trophy.
New Additions and Surprising Omissions
Sarfaraz Khan and Dhruv Jurel have been picked to bolster the middle order, while Dayal’s inclusion marks a significant moment for the young fast bowler. Akash Deep joins as one of the new fast bowlers. Notable players like Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant return to the squad after missing the recent series against England due to various reasons.
Several players who didn’t feature in the Duleep Trophy have been included, such as Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mohammed Siraj. The squad also retains twelve players from the recent series against England, blending experience with fresh talent.
Full Squad for the First Test
Here’s the squad for the first Test against Bangladesh
– Rohit Sharma (captain)
– Yashasvi Jaiswal
– Shubman Gill
– Virat Kohli
– KL Rahul
– Sarfaraz Khan
– Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper)
– Dhruv Jurel (wicketkeeper)
– Ravichandran Ashwin
– Ravindra Jadeja
– Axar Patel
– Kuldeep Yadav
– Mohammed Siraj
– Akash Deep
– Jasprit Bumrah
– Yash Dayal
With a mix of seasoned players and promising newcomers like Yash Dayal, India is set to make a strong statement in the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh.