The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially announced Team India’s squad for the 1st Test in the upcoming IDFC FIRST Bank Test series against Bangladesh. The match promises to be an exciting contest, with several key players named in the squad.
Key Players in the Squad
Rohit Sharma will lead the Indian team as captain, with young talent Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill joining the experienced Virat Kohli and KL Rahul in the batting lineup. Middle-order star Sarfaraz Khan also makes his place, bringing solid form into the team.
The wicket-keeping responsibilities will be shared between Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel. In the all-rounder department, Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel bring depth to both batting and bowling, alongside seasoned spinner R. Ashwin.
Bowling Lineup
India’s bowling attack will be spearheaded by pace ace Jasprit Bumrah, accompanied by Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, and Yash Dayal. Kuldeep Yadav also adds spin to the squad, complementing Ashwin and Jadeja.
Full Squad:
– Captain: Rohit Sharma
– Batsmen: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Sarfaraz Khan
– Wicketkeepers: Rishabh Pant, Dhruv Jurel
– All-rounders: R. Ashwin, R. Jadeja, Axar Patel
– Bowlers: Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, Yash Dayal
With a balanced mix of experienced and emerging players, India is set to kick off their Test series campaign against Bangladesh in style.