Tempo sensation Mayank Yadav is anticipated to unleash his uncooked velocity whereas the absence of India’s T20 regulars will present one other alternative to the perimeter gamers within the three-match collection in opposition to Bangladesh, starting in Gwalior Sunday (October 5, 2024).
Having constantly generated velocity in extra of 150kmph in his maiden IPL earlier this yr, Mayank had drawn the eye of the cricketing world earlier than a facet pressure dominated him out of the match.
Often, one has to show health in home cricket to be thought of for nationwide choice however the 22-year-old has been fast-tracked into the facet contemplating his particular expertise.
The collection in opposition to Bangladesh can be a take a look at of his health and temperament. It stays to be seen if he can show the identical accuracy and management that he exhibited within the IPL.
Moreover Mayank, fellow Delhi pacer Harshit Rana and all-rounder Nitish Kumar might additionally make their India debut over the course of the collection.
Nitish was picked for the Zimbabwe tour publish the T20 World Cup however obtained injured whereas Harshit didn’t get to play within the five-match collection in Harare.
With Exams in opposition to New Zealand given choice, Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Mohammed Siraj and Axar Patel have been rested from the T20s in opposition to Bangladesh.
Skipper Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya are the 2 huge names within the squad whereas the opposite two who have been a part of the triumphant World Cup unit listed here are Shivam Dube and Arshdeep Singh.
The break to the regulars will give alternative to the likes of Abhishek Sharma to construct his credentials following 100 in Zimbabwe on the prime of the order. Sanju Samson might get to open alongside the southpaw within the series-opener.
Riyan Parag has obtained six T20s since July however he couldn’t replicate the scorching kind he confirmed in IPL 2024. The Bangladesh video games give him one other probability to make a powerful influence.
The collection will mark the comeback of thriller spinner Varun Chakaravarthy, whose worldwide profession got here to an abrupt halt following the disastrous 2021 T20 World Cup within the UAE. The opposite specialist spinner within the squad is Ravi Bishnoi.
Jitesh Sharma, who has been picked because the reserve wicket-keeper, has not performed for the reason that IPL in June. The Vidarbha cricketer has not accomplished a lot to jot down dwelling about within the 9 T20s he has been a part of. He can be determined to get a recreation.
The three video games will function an audition for the 4 T20s in South Africa subsequent month with majority of the T20 regulars remaining unavailable as a result of proximity of the Australia Exams, beginning November 22. The collection can even present the IPL franchises extra readability on the Indian gamers they wish to retain forward of the mega public sale.
Bangladesh begin life with out Shakib Al Hasan
It’s nearly not possible to fill the sneakers of somebody like Shakb Al Hasan however Bangladesh must plan life with out the champion all-rounder. Shakib lately introduced his retirement from Exams and T20s, leaving an enormous void within the staff.
Bangladesh have been outplayed within the previous Take a look at collection however with majority of the T20 gamers not a part of these two video games, they gained’t be carrying any baggage into the white-ball leg of the tour.
Off-spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz has been recalled to the facet after 14 months. Veteran batter Mahmud Ullah stands on the crossroads of his profession and a productive collection in opposition to the world champions would possibly give him an additional dose of motivation to proceed.
Worldwide cricket returns to Gwalior after 14 years
Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Stadium, construct on the outskirts of the town, will make its worldwide debut on Sunday. Organising a global match in a smaller centre does have its justifiable share of challenges however host MPCA is prepared regardless of a couple of hiccups.
A wall on the periphery of the stadium had caved in final month following unusually heavy rains within the area however has been repaired.
Captain Roop Singh Stadium within the metropolis had hosted Gwalior’s final worldwide match in 2010 when Sachin Tendulkar smashed a well-known double hundred.
Squads
Bangladesh: Najmul Hossain Shanto (Captain), Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Parvez Hossain Emon, Tawhid Hridoy, Mahmud Ullah, Litton Kumer Das, Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hassan Miraz, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Rakibul Hasan.
India’s squad for 3 T20Is in opposition to Bangladesh: Suryakumar Yadav (C), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Riyan Parag, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Mayank Yadav.
Printed – October 05, 2024 01:43 pm IST
