Big Change In Playing XI For 2nd Test vs Bangladesh? India Coach's 'Interesting' Take

26.09.2024 - 17:37 sports.ndtv.com

India remain undecided on playing three spinners in second Test against Bangladesh with assistant coach Abhishek Nayar saying that the nature of the pitch and overhead conditions on the morning of the match will influence the decision-making.

Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association has prepared two pitches for the game beginning here on Thursday. Skipper Rohit Sharma and coach Gautam Gambhir had a look at the two pitches during the optional training session on the eve of the match at Green Park Stadium.

Rain is predicted on the opening day as well as day three. India had played two spinners and three pacers in Chennai. If India opt to play three spinners in Kanpur, the extra spinner could be either Axar Patel or Kuldeep Yadav.

Asked if Kuldeep will get to play at home, Nayar was non-committal. "To be honest, I don't know which surface we are going to play on yet.

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