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India To Play 3 Spinners vs Bangladesh As Youngster Misses Out? Report Says...

India take on Bangladesh in the first Test encounter at the M Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai starting Thursday. The Rohit Sharma-led side will return to action after more than a month-long break and questions remain over what team composition India will go with in this game. According to a report by Press Trust Of India (PTI), head coach Gautam Gambhir and skipper Rohit Sharma is expected to go with three spinners - Kuldeep Yadav, Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja. That means Axar Patel will miss out of selection. Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj will be the pacers in the encounter.

Rohit Sharma On Cusp Of Surpassing Virender Sehwag For This India Test Record

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma will have some milestones to chase as he prepares to take on Bangladesh in the first Test of the two-match series at Chennai from Thursday. The two-match series will kick off on September 19 in Chennai at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. The second long-format game will begin on September 27 in Kanpur. In his first Test assignment, head coach Gautam Gambhir will be keen on securing a series win.

Virat Kohli Eyes Elite Test Club, Aims To Become Fourth Indian Batter To...

Star India batter Virat Kohli will be having some milestones to unlock as he prepares for the first Test against Bangladesh at Chennai, with an aim to overtake his peers Joe Root, Steve Smith and Kane Williamson's recent success in the longest format. The two-match series between India and Bangladesh will kick off on September 19 in Chennai at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Meanwhile, the second long-format game will begin on September 27 in Kanpur. In his first Test assignment, head coach Gautam Gambhir will be keen on securing a series win.

Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir Prepare 'Surprise Weapon' For Bangladesh

As the Indian cricket team gears up for the Test series opener against Bangladesh, starting September 19, a new strategic call seems to be in line. India head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Rohit Sharma looked at a few experiments in the nets, but the one that particularly caught the eye was the decision to have Yashasvi Jaiswal bowl leg spin. Jaiswal, who has also taken the opener's role in Tests like fish takes to water, also seemed serious about spin bowling, a skill that would strengthen his position in the team, not just in Tests but other formats as well.

'Short Fused Gautam Gambhir Grabbed Truck Driver's Collar': Ex India Star Narrates Hilarious Tale

Former cricketer Aakash Chopra has recalled an incident when Gautam Gambhir, head of the Indian team, fought with a truck driver. Chopra said that Gambhir's passion was visible even when he was playing for the Delhi state team. During a recent interaction, Chopra opened up on his bond with Gambhir and recalled some of the incidents from the dressing room in Delhi. While suggesting that Gambhir's aggression is what makes him different from other cricketers, Chopra also recalled an incident when the current team India head coach fought with a truck driver and grabbed his collar.

"Maybe Because I'm...": Jonty Rhodes' Blockbuster Take On Not Being Appointed India Fielding Coach

The first Test between India and Bangladesh will kick-start from September 19 at the MA Chidambaram stadium in Chennai. India, who last played the longest format against England in March this year, will be aiming for the crucial World Test Championship (WTC) points with this series. Under the guidance of head coach Gautam Gambhir and skipper Rohit Sharma, the T20 World Cup 2024 winners eye a dominating outing against Bangladesh. This series will also mark former South Africa pacer Morne Morkel's first assignment as India's new bowling coach.

Gautam Gambhir "Wasn't A Friend": Ex India Star Makes Big Admission

Indian men's cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir has often been described as a misunderstood character. Often during his playing days, Gambhir walked on the pitch wearing his heart on the sleeve. Displaying incredible passion, Gambhir was at the center of some of India's famous wins, especially in ICC events. He was central to Team India's success in the ICC World T20 in 2007 and the 2011 ODI World Cup. Gambhir emerged as one of India's finest match-winners but there were times when he had to compete with some top players for his spot in the team.

"Hope He Doesn't Take Anybody's Advice...": Ex-India Star Warns Gautam Gambhir Ahead Of Bangladesh Tests

India head coach Gautam Gambhir will push for an aggressive approach and will not allow the opposition to take the initiative in the upcoming two-match Test series against Bangladesh, feels former batter Ajay Jadeja. India host Bangladesh for a two-match Test series beginning in Chennai from September 19, to be followed by three T20Is. "It is very clear, his approach is aggressive. One thing is sure, there will never be a dull moment with him around, he will always try something. He will do what he believes," Jadeja told reporters when asked about the Indian team's approach under Gambhir during the upcoming series.

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India To Play 3 Spinners vs Bangladesh As Youngster Misses Out? Report Says...

Rohit Sharma On Cusp Of Surpassing Virender Sehwag For This India Test Record

Virat Kohli Eyes Elite Test Club, Aims To Become Fourth Indian Batter To...

Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir Prepare 'Surprise Weapon' For Bangladesh

'Short Fused Gautam Gambhir Grabbed Truck Driver's Collar': Ex India Star Narrates Hilarious Tale

"Maybe Because I'm...": Jonty Rhodes' Blockbuster Take On Not Being Appointed India Fielding Coach

Gautam Gambhir "Wasn't A Friend": Ex India Star Makes Big Admission

"Hope He Doesn't Take Anybody's Advice...": Ex-India Star Warns Gautam Gambhir Ahead Of Bangladesh Tests