India vs Bangladesh 2024 Confirmed Playing XI, Squad, Schedule & Venues

By Aviral Shukla

Posted: September 9, 2024
Last updated: February 12, 2025

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Bangladesh are set to embark on a multi-format tour of India, beginning with a two-match Test series. The first Test is scheduled to at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, starting on September 19.

Following the Test series, the teams will face off in two T20 Internationals, with the first game set for October 6. Bangladesh will enter the tour on a high, having recently made history by clean-sweeping Pakistan 2-0 in a Test series on home soil. This triumph has boosted their confidence as they gear up to challenge India in their backyard.

BCCI announces India’s squad for the first Test

Amid widespread speculation surrounding the Indian squad, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially announced the 15-member team for the first Test of the upcoming series against the Bangla Tigers. The much-anticipated squad selection has drawn attention as the T20I World Cup 2024 champions prepare to take on their confident neighbors following their recent success against the Shan Masood-led side. Here is the squad:

Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (wk), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, R Ashwin, R Jadeja, Mohd. Siraj, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, Yash Dayal.
🚨 NEWS 🚨- Team India's squad for the 1st Test of the IDFC FIRST Bank Test series against Bangladesh announced.

Rohit Sharma (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (WK), Dhruv Jurel (WK), R Ashwin, R Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep…
— BCCI (@BCCI)

India’s best XI for the first Test against Bangladesh

The Indian cricket team’s squad for the first Test against Bangladesh, starting on September 19, 2024, in Chennai, has sparked various analyses and discussions among cricket enthusiasts and experts:

Return of Key Players: The most notable aspect of this squad is the return of Rishabh Pant after a significant hiatus due to a near-fatal accident. His inclusion marks his comeback to Test cricket, where he’s expected to bring his aggressive batting style and improved wicket-keeping skills back into play. Virat Kohli also returns to the Test setup after missing the earlier series, adding solidity to the middle order.

Maiden Call-Ups: Yash Dayal, the left-arm seamer from Uttar Pradesh, has received his first Test call-up, reflecting his impressive performances in domestic cricket and the IPL. His selection indicates the selectors’ interest in nurturing new talent, particularly in the pace department.

Batting Lineup: The squad includes promising openers like Yashasvi Jaiswal alongside Rohit Sharma, with Shubman Gill likely filling in the top order. The middle order looks robust with Kohli, KL Rahul (who might play as a pure batsman), and the potential debutant or recently retained player Sarfaraz Khan.

Wicket-Keeping Options: Besides Pant, Dhruv Jurel has been retained, providing another wicket-keeping option and showcasing the depth in this role.

All-Rounders and Bowling Attack: The presence of Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, and Axar Patel ensures a strong spin attack, complemented by Kuldeep Yadav. For pace, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj are set to lead, with Akash Deep also in the mix after his previous performances.

Notable Absences: Mohammed Shami‘s absence due to injury recovery continues to be a point of discussion, as he’s been a pivotal part of India’s bowling attack. Also, Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan were not included, signalling a shift or perhaps a strategic rest or oversight due to various reasons including form or focus on domestic cricket.