The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced that it will retain the same squad for the upcoming second Test against Bangladesh, which is set to commence on September 27, 2024, at Green Park, Kanpur. This decision follows India’s commanding victory over Bangladesh by 280 runs in the first Test held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, giving India a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.
India’s Squad for the Second Test:
The Indian team, led by captain Rohit Sharma, will consist of:
- Rohit Sharma (C)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Shubman Gill
- Virat Kohli
- KL Rahul
- Sarfaraz Khan
- Rishabh Pant (WK)
- Dhruv Jurel (WK)
- Ravichandran Ashwin
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Axar Patel
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Mohd. Siraj
- Akash Deep
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Yash Dayal
Recap of the First Test
In a match that showcased India’s dominance, Ravichandran Ashwin emerged as a standout performer. The seasoned spinner completed a remarkable all-round outing with a six-wicket haul, helping to dismantle Bangladesh for just 234 runs in their second innings. Set an imposing target of 515 runs, Bangladesh struggled against Ashwin’s bowling prowess, with Ashwin finishing with figures of 6/88.
Ashwin’s performance was critical, particularly given his first-inning century, which played a significant role in setting up India’s formidable total. The Indian bowlers capitalized on favorable conditions, and Ashwin’s ability to exploit the pitch proved decisive.
Key Performances
Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin put up a partnership of 199 runs in the first innings. Their partnership was instrumental in building a strong foundation for India’s innings after an early collapse left them at 144/6.
In addition to Ashwin’s heroics, other notable contributions came from batsmen Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill, who both scored centuries in the second innings. Jasprit Bumrah shined with the ball in the first innings pickling up 4 wickets to bowl Bangladesh out for 149 runs, giving India a mammoth lead of 227 runs.
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