The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced that the same squad will be retained for the upcoming second Test against Bangladesh, starting on September 27, 2024 at the Green Park in Kanpur. The decision comes after India defeated Bangladesh by 280 runs in the first Test at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, taking a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.
India’s squad for the 2nd Test:
The Indian team, led by captain Rohit Sharma, will consist of:
- Rohit Sharma (C)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Shubman Road
- Virat Kohli
- KL Rahul
- Sarfaraz Khan
- Rishabh Pant (WK)
- Druve Jurel (WK)
- Ravichandran Ashwin
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Axar Patel
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Mohammed Siraj
- Akash Deep
- Jaspreet Bumara
- Yash Dayal
First Test Summary
In a match that saw India dominate, Ravichandran Ashwin emerged as the standout performer. The veteran spinner completed a stunning all-round performance, picking up six wickets to help Bangladesh crush the second innings by just 234 runs. Bangladesh, who had set a mammoth target of 515 runs, struggled against Ashwin’s bowling, who finished with figures of 6/88.
Ashwin’s performance was particularly significant given his maiden innings century, which was instrumental in setting up India’s strong total. The Indian bowlers took advantage of the favourable conditions and Ashwin’s ability to use the pitch was crucial.
Key Achievements
Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin put up a partnership of 199 runs in the first innings. Their partnership was instrumental in building a strong foundation for the Indian innings, which had been 144/6 after an early collapse.
Apart from Ashwin’s heroics, batsmen Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill also made notable contributions, both scoring centuries in the second innings. Jasprit Bumrah shined with the ball in the first innings, taking four wickets to send Bangladesh to 149 runs, giving India a massive lead of 227 runs.
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