The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has officially announced its 16-member squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against India, set to commence on September 19 in Chennai. This series comes on the heels of Bangladesh’s historic series win against Pakistan, where they secured a 2-0 victory, and the team is eager to replicate that success against the Rohit Sharma-led Indian side.
Leadership and Squad Composition
Najmul Hossain Shanto, who captained Bangladesh to their first-ever series win in Pakistan, will continue in his role as the national team’s skipper during this Test series. Under his leadership, the team has shown significant improvement, and Shanto’s experience will be crucial as they face a formidable opponent in India.
The squad sees only one change from the team that toured Pakistan, with Jaker Ali replacing the injured pacer Shoriful Islam. The retention of senior players such as Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan, and Mushfiqur Rahim reflects the BCB’s confidence in their experience and skill. Additionally, younger talents like Nayeem Hasan and Nahid Rana have been included, indicating a blend of experience and youth in the squad.
Bangladesh Squad for India Test Series 2024: 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.
Where will India vs Bangladesh Test Series 2024 be Played?
The first Test will take place at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, starting on September 19, followed by the second Test at Green Park, Kanpur, beginning on September 27. This series marks the beginning of India’s home season and is part of the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 cycle.
India currently sits atop the World Test Championship standings, while Bangladesh has climbed to the fourth position following their recent success in Pakistan. The stakes are high for both teams, as they aim to secure crucial points in the championship.
When was the last time India and Bangladesh played a Test Series?
Bangladesh’s previous encounter with India in Test cricket was during the 2019-20 season, where India emerged victorious with a 2-0 series win. However, the current Bangladesh squad is riding high on confidence after their recent achievements and will be looking to challenge India in their own backyard.
The team’s arrival in India is scheduled for September 15, just four days before the first Test, allowing them time to acclimatize and prepare for the challenges ahead.
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