IND vs BAN: India will begin their hectic test schedule with the encounter against Bangladesh on the 19th of this month at Chennai. This will be the initiation of India’s red ball era before the WTC.
Playing against Bangladesh, India has picked a few players from the Duleep Trophy which was earlier mentioned as a mandate tournament to feature in for being brought into India’s team for the longest format.
They have included the services of players like KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant who will make their test return after a long wait. Also, the likes of Akash Deep and Dayal are brought in as Indian pacers.
Bangladesh on the other hand are a very confident side as they have recently had their win over Pakistan on their home soil, for the first-ever series sweep against the nation.
Let’s take a look at the Player battles from Bangladesh’s tour of India – First Test.
3. Rohit Sharma vs Mehidy Hasan Miraz
The Indian skipper has been their highest run-getter in WTC history and is the form of his life during the probable end phase of his career at 37.
He has been a terrific striker and often takes on the pacers with his aggressiveness and furious stance, however, Rohit though he is India’s current best aid against spin has often got out to the quirky wizards.
Miraz was the Most Valuable Player for Bangladesh as he turned the player of the series for his all-round performance with both bat and ball. Miraz took wickets whenever his skipper needed him to.
2. Yashasvi Jaiswal vs Hasan Mahmud
Another Indian opener in the list, Jaiswal is India’s current highest run-getter across formats in 2024. The 22-year-old batter is also known for his capability to give it back at the red-ball bowlers.
Hasan Mahmud has emerged as Bangladesh’s star with the new ball and in the absence of Shoriful he is also their best pacer in charge, as his five-fer changed the course of the game in the Pakistan second innings in the 2nd Rawalpindi test.
Mahmud would be the skipper, Shanto’s Talisman against the ace young batter.
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1. Mushfiqur Rahim vs Ravi Ashwin
The two most experienced players from both the dugouts take on each other at Chennai. With this ground being Ashwin’s home ground he will be having the upper hand.
The way Rahim batted against Pakistan to score a stunning heroic 191 was what will boost his confidence. He is also one of the first players of spin, hence for these two, it will not only be a battle between two cricket legends but also a rare feat to two brilliant minds of the game.
