India and Bangladesh will face each other in the first Test match starting on September 19 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The Indian team might prepare a turning pitch, which could challenge the Bangladeshi batsmen against India’s spinners. Spin bowling is expected to be a significant factor in this series, which could heavily influence the outcome. India might opt to play with three spinners in the first Test in Chennai. Here’s a look at the possible playing XI that India could field against Bangladesh.
In the first Test match in Chennai, captain Rohit Sharma is likely to open the innings with Yashasvi Jaiswal. The duo could provide an aggressive start to the Indian team with their explosive batting.
Shubman Gill is expected to bat at number 3, followed by Virat Kohli at number 4. Wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant could take the number 5 spot and also handle the wicketkeeping duties. This could mean that Dhruv Jurel might have to sit out, a tough decision for captain Rohit Sharma.
KL Rahul is likely to take on the responsibility of batting at number 6 as a specialist batsman, which could lead to Sarfaraz Khan being excluded from the playing XI.
At number 7, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja will likely contribute with both bat and ball, strengthening the Indian lineup.
Kuldeep Yadav and Ravichandran Ashwin could be included in the playing XI due to their lethal spin bowling skills. This might result in Axar Patel being left out.
In the pace department, Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj are expected to be included in the playing XI. Fast bowlers Akash Deep, Khaleel Ahmed, and Arshdeep Singh (if selected in the squad) might have to sit out.
India’s potential playing XI for the first Test against Bangladesh:
Rohit Sharma (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravichandran Ashwin, Mohammed Shami, and Mohammed Siraj.