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

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.

India vs Bangladesh - Rishabh Pant's Leg-Spin Is 'Too Much' For Shubman Gill To Handle. India Batter Says "Tagdi..."

Shubman Gill continued to fine-tune his approach against spinners ahead of India's second Test against Bangladesh in Kanpur, beginning on Friday. During India's practice session, ahead of the 2nd Test in Green Park, Gill practiced cover drives with Rishabh Pant giving it a go with the ball and trying to bowl spin deliveries. "Pakdna Jaddu (Jadeja) bhai bhar bhar ke drive maar raha hoon (I will hit a lot of drives)," Gill said in a video posted by BCCI on X.

Day 1 Of India vs Bangladesh 2nd Test To Be Called Off? Grim Weather Forecast Says Chances Of Rain Is...

The Indian team might be tempted to play three spinners against Bangladesh in the second Test, starting Friday at Kanpur's Green Park Stadium. The hosts won the series opener in Chennai last week, hammering Bangladesh by 280 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the series-opener. The Rohit Sharma-led side opted for three pacers in Chennai, with Akash Deep getting the nod, alongside senior pros Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, over Yash Dayal. Since the Kanpur Test will be played on a black soil track, Akash might have to make way for local hero Kuldeep Yadav.

"Sir, Do Hi Haath Hain": Virat Kohli's Awkward Encounter With Hotel Staff In Kanpur. Watch

Indian cricket team stalwart Virat Kohli reached Kanpur ahead of the 2nd Test against Bangladesh on Tuesday. As expected, a huge gathering of people welcomed him to the hotel, with the staff members also queuing up to meet and greet the cricketing icon. Seeing so many people gather to glimpse top cricketers like Virat Kohli isn't new, but players get uncomfortable seeing hoards of people at times. Virat encountered a similar situation at the Kanpur hotel upon his arrival.

Rahul Dravid "Very Regimented, Gautam Gambhir Is...": R Ashwin Decodes Stark Difference

Gautam Gambhir just tasted his first success in Tests as Indian cricket team coach. After Rahul Dravid guided the team to 2024 T20 World Cup triumph, the onus is now on Gambhir to take the team forward. After the Sri Lanka limited overs tour, the Indian cricket team has now started a long Test season. After the ongoing Bangladesh Test series, India will play New Zealand and Australia. Ravichandran Ashwin will be a crucial cog in India's wheel in that journey.

Gautam Gambhir's First Reaction To Maiden Test Win As Indian Cricket Team Head Coach

The Indian cricket team completely outplayed Bangladesh to register a mammoth 280-run victory in the first Test match in Chennai on Sunday. Chasing a target of 515, Bangladesh never looked in the hunt as they were bowled out for 234. Ravichandran Ashwin was the pick of the Indian bowlers as he took 6 wickets for 88 runs. It was also a special win for head coach Gautam Gambhir as it was his maiden Test victory in charge. Gambhir took to social media to post a special message for the team following the win as he wrote - "A fantastic start! Well done boys!".

Akash Deep Suffers Unfortunate Blow, Gautam Gambhir Seemingly Cannot Stop Laughing

India pacer Akash Deep, playing in only his second Test, had to suffer an unfortunate blow. The 27-year-old showed confidence with the bat on Day 2, adding a cameo to the Indian total. Deep contributed 17 off just 30 balls, hitting four brilliant boundaries along the way. However, he also had to suffer a painful hit, as a misdirected throw from Bangladesh pacer Hasan Mahmud hit him right on his backside. Soon after, it appeared as if India coach Gautam Gambhir was in a fit of laughter at the incident.

Watch: Akash Deep Bags 2 Wickets In 2 Balls, Gautam Gambhir's Reaction Can't Be Missed

India pacer Akash Deep joined the morning party after Jasprit Bumrah drew first blood on Day 2 of the first Test against Bangladesh. Up against a gritty Bangladesh side that came into the Test series on the back of successful 2-0 series triumph in Pakistan, Indian pacers proved that they are class apart with three brilliant dismissals at Chepauk on Friday. First Bumrah sent Shadman Islam packing before Akash Deep delivered two identical deliveries to shatter the stumps of Zakir Hasan and Mominul Haque. However, the pacer couldn't convert the twin dismissal into a hat-trick.

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

India vs Bangladesh - Rishabh Pant's Leg-Spin Is 'Too Much' For Shubman Gill To Handle. India Batter Says "Tagdi..."

Day 1 Of India vs Bangladesh 2nd Test To Be Called Off? Grim Weather Forecast Says Chances Of Rain Is...

"Sir, Do Hi Haath Hain": Virat Kohli's Awkward Encounter With Hotel Staff In Kanpur. Watch

Rahul Dravid "Very Regimented, Gautam Gambhir Is...": R Ashwin Decodes Stark Difference

Gautam Gambhir's First Reaction To Maiden Test Win As Indian Cricket Team Head Coach

Akash Deep Suffers Unfortunate Blow, Gautam Gambhir Seemingly Cannot Stop Laughing

Watch: Akash Deep Bags 2 Wickets In 2 Balls, Gautam Gambhir's Reaction Can't Be Missed