Indian captain Rohit Sharma suggested that the two-time World Test Championship finalists will come hard at Bangladesh saying that no series is easy and every match played for country is crucial. Rohit also mentioned that a lot of things were and will be said but they have to focus on themselves.
India skipper Rohit Sharma addressed the media ahead of the first Test of the two-match series against Bangladesh. He opened up on the competition for places in the Indian team and also spoke about the upcoming youngsters like Dhruv Jurel and Yashasvi Jaiswal among others
Shubman Gill, the vice-captain for the Sri Lanka T20 and ODI series, is likely to be rested for the upcoming T20 series against Bangladesh starting October 6 in Gwalior. Gill and several other Test players might not be considered for the assignment since it is sandwiched between two series.
India are on the heels of kicking off a huge Test season with as many as 10 matches on the horizon, starting with a series against Bangladesh at home. Bangladesh are coming off beating Pakistan and the last time the Indian team was in action, 27 wickets were lost to spin but this is not all.
India's ace pacer Mohammed Shami isn't taking chances as far as return to the Indian team is concerned. Shami, who hasn't played any competitive cricket since the ODI World Cup last year, underwent a heel surgery in February and since then has been on the path to getting fully fit.
BCCI formally announced former South Africa pacer Morne Morkel as the Indian bowling coach with a video on Saturday, September 14. Morkel, who was delighted to be called for the role, was confirmed as Paras Mhambrey's successor last month with his contract starting with the Bangladesh series.
India take on Pakistan in their final group stage encounter in the ongoing Asian Hockey Champions Trophy in China while England levelled the three-match T20 series against Australia despite Matt Short's five-wicket haul in the second T20I. Here's a look at the top 10 sports stories on September 14.
Jasprit Bumrah is a massive asset for India across formats and the management has been carefully using him as well. His selection for the first Test against Bangladesh has surprised many but it seems the selectors want to keep him ready for the crucial Australia while managing his workload too.
Bangladesh are coming into the India Test series on the back of a stunning 2-0 series win over Pakistan away from home. They have not beaten India in the longest format so far but will now be confident enough to put up a good show this time. Here's their squad for the series.
Akash Deep is gearing up for the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh starting September 19. He featured in the first round of the Duleep Trophy and picked up nine wickets for India A including a five-wicket haul in the second innings. He is keen on learning new things from other fast bowlers.
India's home season is set to begin on September 19 with the first of the two-match Test series against Bangladesh. With top players returning to the fold again, it is very likely that despite being picked in the squad, Sarfaraz Khan will have to warm the bench.
The Indian cricket team will be hosting Bangladesh for a two-match Test series starting from September 19 onwards. India defeated England in a five-match series 4-1 in their previous home series. The Men in Blue now have a history in their sights as they face the Bangla Tigers.
The two-match Test series between India and Bangladesh is all set to commence on September 19. Bangladesh are coming into this series after beating Pakistan 2-0 away from home and are extremely confident of doing well against India.
Sarfaraz Khan is unlikely to find a place in India's playing XI for the first Test in Chennai as the BCCI has not announced his replacement for the second round of the Duleep Trophy.
Nahid Rana was the third most successful Bangladesh pacer during the two-match Test series against Pakistan behind Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Hasan Mahmud. The right-arm speedster bagged six wickets during the series.
Not long ago, Jasprit Bumrah was vice-captain in Tests but in the squad announced for the first Test against Bangladesh, the selectors have opted against announcing a deputy to Rohit Sharma. This has raised questions about his captaincy future in Tests and across formats.
The Indian cricket team management will have to make some major decisions on picking the team for the India vs Bangladesh 1st Test in Chennai. The Indian Board has recently announced a 16-member squad for the first Test match which will start from September 19 onwards.
India's Test squad was named for the first Test against Bangladesh in Chennai. Most of the names were on the expected lines with Yash Dayal being the surprise pick as the left-arm seaming option. The two-match Test series begins on Thursday, September 19 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), a franchise often criticised for the lack of its bowling resources, especially at the death, got a 'told you so' opportunity after three of the side's pace bowlers were picked in India's Test squad for the Bangladesh series, including maiden call-up for Yash Dayal.
Team India's squad for the first of the upcoming two-match Test series against Bangladesh was announced on Sunday. The selectors opted not to pick a few players and it seems the doors are closed for some of them. Here are three players who might be unable to return to the Test team.
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