In the absence of the injured Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul will lead India, but the responsibility will be on seasoned players like Kohli and...
Digital Desk: Team India is set to face Bangladesh for a 2-match Test series after an entertaining ODI series in which the Men in Blue lost 2-1. Despite losing the series, the performances of Indian players, particularly Virat Kohli, will give Indian fans plenty of hope for the Test series.
In the absence of the injured Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul will lead India, but the responsibility will be on seasoned players like Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara to keep India's hopes of reaching the World Test Championship final in 2021-23.
The Indian team must win both games against Bangladesh, and given their track record against Shakib Al Hasan's players in this format, Rahul and Co would be eager to complete a clean sweep.
Details of the first Test match between India and Bangladesh
Date & Time: December 14-18, 09:00 AM IST
Venue: Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium at Chattogram
IND vs BAN 1st Test Live Streaming
The first Test between India and Bangladesh will be broadcast live on Sony Sports Network channels in India. The live streaming will be available on the SonyLIV app and website in India.
IND vs BAN 1st Test- Pitch Report
The Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium surface has historically been a spinner-friendly track, and as time goes on, it will be anticipated to do so even more. The track may give more hold after Day 3, but the batsmen will undoubtedly enjoy their time in the middle.
IND vs BAN 1st Test- Weather Report
Weather.com indicates that the weather will be favourable throughout the match. The temperature in Chattogram city would be around 28 degrees Celsius during the day and is not likely to drop significantly. There is only a 6% probability of rain on all five days. The humidity will range from 63% to 67%, with a wind speed of around 10kmph.
Probable Playing XIs for the First Test Between India and Bangladesh
India: KL Rahul (c), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant (wk), Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Shardul Thakur, Umesh Yadav and Mohammed Siraj
Bangladesh: Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mominul Haque, Shakib al Hasan (c), Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das, Anamul Haque/Yasir Ali, Mehidy Hasan, Ebadot Hossain, Shoriful Islam/Taijul Islam and Taskin Ahmed
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