Vikrant Shekhawat : Sep 17, 2024, 08:00 AM
IND vs BAN: After a gap of more than a month, it is time for Team India to return to the cricket field. The first match of the upcoming series between India and Bangladesh will be played on September 19, and before that both Indian cricket fans and experts are experiencing curiosity and curiosity about the possible playing XI of the Indian team.Strong phase of preparation in ChennaiThe Indian team, which has recently arrived in Chennai, sweated it out during the practice session at the Chepauk Stadium. During the practice session on Monday, the players, led by captain Rohit Sharma, sharpened their preparations. Saturday was a rest day, but on Monday the team again focused on practice.Virat Kohli, who reached the nets first to bat, started the practice session, with Yashasvi Jaiswal also batting. Both emphasized on batting against Jasprit Bumrah and Ravichandran Ashwin. After this, captain Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Sarfaraz Khan batted. Sarfaraz started practice a little late due to joining the team after the second round match of the Duleep Trophy. Rohit paid special attention against spin bowlers, which can become a big challenge for Team India at this time.Apart from this, Ravindra Jadeja, Rishabh Pant and fast bowler Mohammad Siraj emphasized on batting against throwdown specialists.Discussion of possible playing XISince the Chennai pitch is usually helpful for spinners, the Indian team is likely to take the field with three spinners and two fast bowlers in the playing XI. Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammad Siraj will handle the fast bowling, while Akashdeep and Yash Dayal may have to sit out.In the spin department, Kuldeep Yadav is likely to make it to the playing XI along with Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja. If Kuldeep Yadav gets a chance, then Akshar Patel may have to sit out. Akshar has recently made a consistent impact with his bowling and batting, but this challenge of selection in the spin department will be no less than a shock for him.Second Test in KanpurThe second Test of the series will be played in Kanpur, and Kuldeep Yadav, who is a resident of Kanpur, is likely to make it to this match as well. If this happens, Akshar Patel may have to sit out again.For now, the Indian team will have to keep its full focus on the first Test. The Bangladesh team has recently proved its strong position by defeating Pakistan in its home, due to which the Indian team will need to be cautious in this series.The biggest question now in front of captain Rohit Sharma and coach Rahul Dravid is how they will select their final playing XI. When Rohit Sharma will take the field for the toss at 9 am on September 19, the eyes of the whole world will be on the final line of his team.