Team India they are preparing face to face Bangladesh when it comes three-match T20I seriesFrom October 06 at the New Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium in Gwalior. This comes after the last two-match Test series in which India dominated and won both the games convincingly. While the hosts will be looking to extend their winning streak, the visitors are determined to make a comeback in the shortest format.
A young squad led by Suryakumar Yadav
For the T20I series, the Indian squad will be led by a relatively young squad Suryakumar Yadav. The selectors have picked new faces and rested several Test regulars including Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Axar Patel, Rishabh Pantand Mohammad Sirajwith an eye on the upcoming home Test series against New Zealand later this month.
Among the new additions is the pacer Mayank Yadavwho is known Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024was selected for the team. In addition, comprehensive Nitish Kumar ReddyImpressed during the IPL, he is making a comeback after an earlier injury ruled him out of the Zimbabwe tour. Abhishek Sharmawho scored a century in the second T20I during the Zimbabwe series, also rejoins the squad.
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Top 11 players for India vs Bangladesh T20I series:
1. Abhishek Sharma
- Power: Tends to open aggressively with the ability to hit big shots early in the innings. His left-arm orthodox spin adds value as a sixth bowling option.
- Don’t wait: Abhishek is expected to give aggressive starts from the top and bring balance to the team by chipping the ball when needed.
2. Sanju Samson (WK)
- Power: A reliable goaltender who hits with explosive power. Samson has the ability to play both anchor and aggressive roles.
- Don’t wait: Samson’s consistency will be key. As a medium batsman, he is expected to steady the innings and accelerate in the death overs.
3. Suryakumar Yadav (C)
- Power: Unusual and aggressive bowling opportunities that put bowlers under pressure. He excels in shooting with a 360-degree range of shots.
- Don’t wait: As captain, Suryakumar is expected to lead from the front using his experience to score runs and guide the younger players with his tactical acumen.
4. Hardik Pandya
- Power: A dynamic all-rounder with great batting power and the ability to pick important wickets. He also has the ability to handle pressure situations.
- Don’t wait: Hardik will play the role of a finisher with the bat and serve as a crucial middle-order player. He will also be responsible for providing management support to Suryakumar.
5. Rian Parag
- Power: An aggressive middle-order batsman with the ability to hit sixes at will. He also provides leg spin, providing an additional bowling option.
- Don’t wait: Parag is expected to play the role of a finisher and contribute with quick runs in the latter stages of the innings, while also getting into the ball when needed.
6. Rinku Singh
- Power: Calm under pressure with a knack for finishing games, Rinku has shown the ability to finish off close chases with a fearless batting approach.
- Don’t wait: Rinku will be tasked with anchoring shots in tight situations and finishing games with great hitting ability, especially in pressure scenarios.
7. Shivam Dube
- Power: A powerful batsman who can clear the boundary with ease. His medium pace bowling also adds depth to the bowling attack.
- Don’t wait: Dube is expected to bat in the lower middle order, add quick runs in the death overs and also contribute with the ball to fill the fifth or sixth bowler role.
8. Washington Sundar
- Power: A versatile all-rounder who is economical with the ball in power plays and is capable of contributing the necessary runs.
- Don’t wait: Sundar is expected to control the flow of runs in the powerplay with off-spin and provide depth in the batting order by playing a supporting role with the bat.
9. Ravi Bishnoi
- Power: A young leg-spinner with variations that make overs difficult, Bishnoi has the ability to take important wickets in the middle innings.
- Don’t wait: Bishnoi will be responsible for breaking the partnership in the middle overs with his aggressive wrist spin and providing breakthroughs.
10. Mayank Yadav
- Power: A pace bowler known for his fast and aggressive bowling style, he has impressed with his wicket-taking ability in the IPL.
- Don’t wait: Mayank is expected to provide a breakthrough option for the team and use his pace to calm down the Bangladeshi batsmen, especially during the powerplay and death overs.
11. Arshdeep Singh
- Power: A left-arm seamer with great control over the Yorkies, especially at the death. Its ability to hit with precision makes it a reliable death blade.
- Don’t wait: Arshdeep will lead the pace attack and will be expected to curb the runs at the death and take wickets with his well-executed yorkers at the end of tight overs.
