New Delhi: India has officially announced its squad for the first Test against Bangladesh, scheduled to begin on September 19 at Chepauk Stadium in Chennai. The key highlight of the announcement is the return of wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, who has been absent from Test cricket since December 2022. Pant made his red-ball comeback recently during the Duleep Trophy 2024, playing for India B in a winning match against India A. Pants performance in the Duleep Trophy was mixed, as he struggled in the first innings but delivered a strong 61 off 47 balls in the second innings, helping set up a challenging target for the opposition.The squad also sees Sarfaraz Khan retaining his spot following an impressive debut series against England. Indias captain Rohit Sharma will lead the side, supported by familiar faces like Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, and Shubman Gill. The first Test match against Bangladesh marks the start of an important series for Team India as they aim to continue their dominance in home conditions. Pants return adds significant depth to the teams batting lineup, and his match-winning potential will be closely watched.🚨 NEWS 🚨- Team Indias squad for the 1st Test of the IDFC FIRST Bank Test series against Bangladesh announced.Rohit Sharma (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (WK), Dhruv Jurel (WK), R Ashwin, R Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep… pic.twitter.com/pQn7Ll7k3X— BCCI (@BCCI) September 8, 2024Yash Dayal enters Indian cricketYash Dayal, the talented left-arm pacer, has also earned a spot in the squad. Known for his impressive performances in domestic cricket and his ability to swing the ball both ways, Dayal adds a fresh dynamic to Indias bowling attack. His inclusion reflects the teams strategy to bolster their pace options, especially in home conditions where his accuracy and variation can be highly effective. Fans will be eager to see how Dayal performs on the big stage, as this Test series offers him a golden opportunity to showcase his skills at the international level. Full India Squad:Rohit Sharma (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (WK), Dhruv Jurel (WK), R Ashwin, R Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, Yash Dayal.
