Vikrant Shekhawat : Sep 08, 2024, 10:20 PM
IND vs BAN: There is good news for Indian cricket lovers that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the team for the first Test of the two-Test series against Bangladesh. The first Test match will start on September 19, and the command of the Indian team for this important series will once again be in the hands of Rohit Sharma.Indian team under the captaincy of Rohit SharmaThe confirmation of Rohit Sharma as the captain of the Indian team has raised the expectations of Team India under his leadership even higher. However, an important thing has come to light with the announcement of the team - Shreyas Iyer has not been included in the squad for the first Test. This decision may be shocking for many cricket experts and fans, as Iyer has been an important member of the Indian team for some time now.Virat Kohli's returnVirat Kohli was not part of the team during the five-Test series against England. But this time Kohli's return will add an important experience and strength to the team. His presence will not only increase the batting depth but will also boost the team's mindset and confidence.Rishabh Pant's important returnAnother important change has been seen in the team. Rishabh Pant, who was out of the Test team since a car accident in December 2022, is now back. He has played important match-winning innings for Indian cricket, and the team will definitely benefit from his experience and playing skills. Along with him, Dhruv Jurel will also take over the wicketkeeping responsibilities.The Indian team's squad for the first Test match is as follows:Rohit Sharma (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Dhruv Jurel (wicketkeeper), R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, Yash Dayal.This squad includes Team India's key bowlers and all-rounders, who will face challenging conditions against the Bangladesh team. The return of Jasprit Bumrah will also strengthen the team's bowling attack, while R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, and Axar Patel will play important roles in the spin department.With this team announcement, it is clear that the Board of Control for Cricket in India has prepared a balanced and strong team to ensure victory in the series against Bangladesh. Now all eyes will be on the first Test match to be held on 19 September, where the Indian cricket team will hope to make a new start with their best performance.