IND vs BAN, 1st ODI: After the recently concluded ODI series against New Zealand, it is now time for India to take on Bangladesh in their home condition. India are slated to play two ODIs and two Test matches. With the start of this series, star India players are all set to return. Stalwarts like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and KL Rahul have returned but ahead of the marquee series, India have sustained a huge blow. Star bowler Mohammed Shami has been ruled out of the series due to a hand injury.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India has named Umran Malik as Mohammed Shami's replacement. Umran Malik was an ensemble part of India's squad when they were in New Zealand for a three-match ODI (One Day International) series. Mohammed Shami's last international appearance was for India in the T20 World Cup that was played in Australia. The Rohit Sharma-led Indian team will start their campaign against Bangladesh on December 4, 2022.
The entire Indian team flew to Bangladesh straight from New Zealand and started with their training session. Shami debuted for India in 2013 and has played 82 ODIs. He has taken 152 wickets at an economy of 5.6. On the other hand, Umran has just played 3 ODI matches and has taken 3 wickets, an economy of 6.47. In Shami's absence, either Deepak Chahar or Md. Siraj will act as India's speahead
India's ODI series against Bangladesh
December 4, 2022: 1st ODI (Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka)
December 7, 2022: 2nd ODI (Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka)
December 10, 2022: 3rd ODI (Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram)
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India's squad for Bangladesh ODIs: Rohit Sharma (C), KL Rahul (VC), Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Shreyas Iyer, Rahul Tripathi, Rishabh Pant (WK), Ishan Kishan (WK), Shahbaz Ahmed, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Mohd. Siraj, Deepak Chahar, Kuldeep Sen, Umran Malik
