India, under Rohit Sharma’s leadership, are hoping for an impressive triumph, yet don’t underestimate Bangladesh. Recently they won their Test series victory by defeating Pakistan at home.
India vs Bangladesh Test Series 2024: A Historic Record Awaits
The India vs Bangladesh Test series 2024 is expected to be a thrilling encounter as India aims to make history. Beginning September 19, India and Bangladesh will engage in a two-match Test series that marks the commencement of India’s busy Test calendar; which also features three and five match series against New Zealand respectively as well as Australia. However, the Bangladesh series holds great significance to India.
India needs a win here to strengthen their position in the World Test Championship (WTC), ahead of an arduous tour to Australia later in 2018. Victories against Bangladesh and New Zealand at home will keep India relevant as we fight our way toward WTC final. In addition, Indian cricket team is close to reaching yet another significant milestone!
India’s Historical Past Awaits Investigation
Rohit Sharma and India will have an opportunity to set an historic mark next week at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium if they win their inaugural Test against Bangladesh and claim victory – it would mark only the first time ever in its 92-year Test cricket history that India would have more wins than losses! They currently stand with one win, two losses, 223 draws and one tie match among their record total of 1778 Test match victories/losses thus far.
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India Has A Tough Path Ahead
Bangladesh may appear like an easy opponent at first glance; however, their recent form belies such an assumption. After defeating Pakistan on their home ground and knocking India from top spot of WTC 2023-25 points table rankings table. Bangladesh will hope to cause another upset against Indian team for greater glory!
India announced their squad for the inaugural Test Match against South Africa today, without Shreyas Iyer or Ishan Kishan. Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul all return from suspension while Sarfaraz Khan and Dhruv Jurel retain their places while newcomer Yash Dayal receives his maiden call-up into a Test squad for this tour.
India Squad for the First Test Against Bangladesh
Rohit Sharma will lead an India team against Bangladesh for their inaugural Test match, starting February 13th 2019. They include Yashasvi Jaiswal (Captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul and Sarfaraz Khan; Rishabh Pant (Wicketkeeper) Dhruv Jurel for wicketkeeping duties along with Ravichandran Ashwin who has his full team alongside Ravindra Jadeja Axar Patel Kuldeep Yadav Mohammed Siraj Akash Deep for Jasprit Bumrah against Bangladesh in this series of first tests starting on January 11th 2019.
India will face challenges on their quest to win Test cricket history; however, home advantage could help in their bid for success in Test match cricket.