Indian cricketers arrive in Chennai for first Test against Bangladesh - Watch

NEW DELHI: Indian cricketers arrived in Chennai on Thursday night for their upcoming Test series against Bangladesh. The first Test match is scheduled to start on September 19 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. This series marks India’s return to Test cricket after the T20 World Cup.

Key players Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant, and KL Rahul were seen boarding the team bus, indicating their return to the Test format.

Bumrah has not played a Test since his outstanding performance in the T20 World Cup final against South Africa. Pant is making his comeback after a severe car accident in December 2022. Rahul, who missed the England series due to injury, also rejoined the team.

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The team, led by Rohit Sharma, includes experienced players such as Virat Kohli. Kohli is returning to Test cricket after missing the England series at home, taking a break following the birth of his son.

Bangladesh recently won a 2-0 Test series against Pakistan. However, they have made changes due to injuries, with uncapped batter Jaker Ali replacing fast bowler Shoriful Islam.

India's new head coach, Gautam Gambhir, aims to start his maiden Test series with a win. This series sets the stage for India’s future matches against New Zealand and the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia.

With the return of star players and high stakes, the India-Bangladesh Test series is expected to be engaging.


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