Friends, at this time the full focus of Indian cricket fans is on the Test series against Bangladesh, India has taken a 1-0 lead in the 2-match Test series, the second Test match of the series is going to start very soon. After the Test series, the Indian team will play a T20 series with Bangladesh from October 6.
Unlike the Test series, where stars like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah are in action, captain Suryakumar Yadav will lead the young team in the T20 format. With the focus on ODIs and Tests, some key players have been rested or have retired.
The T20 series against Bangladesh will feature many young players. Bumrah and Shubman Gill are expected to be out, while new players like Harshit Rana can make their debut and Ishan Kishan can also be called up.
All-rounder power: The selectors are trying to build a balanced squad with three pacers and five all-rounders. Rinku Singh's recent performance in the UP T20 League could see him find a place alongside experienced all-rounders like Hardik Pandya and Axar Patel.
Spin options: The spin department could see the return of Varun Chakravarthy, who last played for India in 2021. Ravi Bishnoi is also in the race to strengthen the spin attack.
Full squad: The 16-member Indian squad for the T20I series against Bangladesh includes:
Batters: Abhishek Sharma, Rituraj Gaikwad, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Sanju Samson, Rinku Singh, Riyan Parag
All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar
Bowlers: Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Mukesh Kumar, Avesh Khan
