India now concentrates on the two-match Test series after the ODI series is over. On December 14, the series premieres in Chattogram. With Ravichandran Ashwin choosing to practice alone, the Test specialists have already arrived in Chattogram. On Sunday, Cheteshwar Pujara and KS Bharat will also start their practises.
India will have 2 Test match series. The first test start on 14 December. The second test starts on 22 December.
IND VS BAN TEST SERIES: India to Conduct Voluntary Practice on Sunday
On Sunday, Team India will conduct a voluntary practice session in preparation for the upcoming Test series. In Chattogram, Ravichandran Ashwin joined the team and has since been working out on his own. On Sunday, Cheteshwar Pujara and KS Bharat are also anticipated to start their practises. In Sylhet, the pair participated in the second unofficial Test match against Bangladesh A.
IND VS BAN TEST SERIES: Key Players Missing Test Series
However, after playing the third ODI on Saturday, players like Kuldeep Yadav, KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, and others will take a break. However, Umesh Yadav should bat in addition to the injured Saurabh Kumar and Abhimanyu Easwaran. Despite being selected for the Test squad, Jaydev Unadkat has not yet left for Bangladesh.
KL Rahul is anticipated to partner Shubman Gill, who was absent from the ODIs, at the top of the order. Rishabh Pant is a member of the Test team after being dropped from the ODI squad. Uncertainty surrounds whether the left-hander returned to the camp. The 25-year-old is an essential component of India’s Test lineup and, when healthy, will keep wickets. Bharat is operating again and has adjusted to the climate in Bangladesh. Also available in an emergency is KL Rahul.
IND VS BAN TEST SERIES: India Position in World Test Championship
Team India’s chances of competing in the World Test Championship final are on the line, hence this series is crucial. For India to have a chance of playing in the top game at the Oval, they must win all six of their remaining matches. The Men in Blue cannot afford any more mistakes on this tour after losing the ODI series.
IND VS BAN TEST SERIES: India Squad
India Test Squad: KL Rahul (C), Shubman Gill, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant (WK, VC), KS Bharat (WK), Saurabh Kumar, Ravichandran Ashwin, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Shardul Thakur, Jaydev Unadkat, Mohd. Siraj and Umesh Yadav.
