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India's 'Pitch Strategy' For 1st Test Against Bangladesh Revealed

The stage is set. The preparations for the first Test between India and Bangladesh are underway at full throttle. With Rohit Sharma leading the pack, the Indian side will return to the longest format after a hiatus of six months, as they last faced England in a five-match series in March. The first match, which will begin from September 19, will be the first assignment of former South Africa pacer Morne Morkel as India's new bowling coach. On Friday, Team India adapted a different approach during it's first practice session.

"Didn't Even Go To My Wife...": Morne Morkel Reveals 1st Reaction After Bagging India Bowling Coach's Job

Following his appointment as the Indian men's team bowling coach, Morne Morkel spoke candidly about the heartfelt exchange he had with his father, expressing his emotions about the prestigious role. Morkel, who officially began his position on September 1, also shared his delight and sense of honor in joining head coach Gautam Gambhir's support staff, marking a major milestone in his coaching journey.

Virat Kohli To Open With Gautam Gambhir In All-Time XI Of 'Calmest' Players By Fiery Ex-India Pacer

Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir have played numerous matches together. They were part of the team that won the 2011 World Cup. Both hail from Delhi and started their career playing for the state team. The similarity does not end there. The duo is well known to be aggressive on the field, never shying away from expressing their opinions. Sreesanth, fire-brand former India pacer, recently picked an interesting all-time XI which had both the players. On Sportskeeda, Sreesanth was asked to pick an all-time XI of 'calmest' players and the pacer's picks were interesting as all the name that he took have a reputation to be hot-headed.

"Don't Say There's Any Tiff": Gautam Gambhir's 'Class' Act Regarding Virat Kohli Revealed

Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir - two names, which have often intrigued cricket fans. While they started their cricket journey playing for Delhi, both players made headlines time and again for their on-field clashes too. The two players were also in the same team that won the 2011 World Cup. While their on-field tiffs have well publicised, Gambhir has always maintained that he has a lot of respect for Kohli.

"Don't See Any Chances": Ex-India Star's Big Take On Shreyas Iyer's Test Comeback

Shreyas Iyer is unlikely to make his comeback to the Indian Test side in the near future, feels former opener Aakash Chopra. Iyer, who last played a Test for India during the series against England at home, did not find a place in the squad for the first Test of the upcoming two-match rubber against Bangladesh. The 29-year-old also lost his central contract earlier this year after reportedly refusing to play domestic cricket, citing injury concerns. Last month, Iyer was recalled to the ODI side by new India coach Gautam Gambhir, but the player had a disappointing outing as Sri Lanka won a famous series.

First Time In 92 Years: India 1 Win Away From Sensational Test Cricket Feat

After a long gap of 45 days, the Indian cricket team is set to return to action next week as they take on Bangladesh in the first Test of a two-match series in Chennai. Ahead of the series opener, the Rohit Sharma-led side assembled in Chennai on Friday, with head coach Gautam Gambhir leading a training session at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. The series will be Gambhir's first Test assignement since taking over as head coach from Rahul Dravid in July. Since making their Test debut in 1932, India have featured in 579 matches. While they have won and lost 178 games each, a total of 222 matches have witnessed a stalemate.

New Bowling Coach Joins Team India Practice Ahead Of 1st Test vs Bangladesh

It is back to business for Rohit Sharma's side following its much-deserved month-long break, as the team began its preparations in right earnest under new coach Gautam Gambhir here on Friday, for the upcoming two-Test series against Bangladesh. With the first Test against Bangladesh scheduled here from September 19, the entire squad, including Rohit and batting stalwart Virat Kohli, assembled at the MA Chidambaram Stadium with new bowling coach, South African great Morne Morkel, and batting coach Vikram Rathour also in attendance.

Watch: Surrounded By Police, Security, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Reach Chennai For 1st Test

India skipper Rohit Sharma and batting stalwart Virat Kohli arrived here for the first Test against Bangladesh, scheduled to commence on September 19. Wearing a yellow jersey, Rohit was seen emerging from the airport escorted by security personnel, in a PTI Video on Thursday night, while Kohli came directly to Chennai from London in an early-morning flight. The likes of India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul and wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant had earlier reached the city on Thursday.

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India's 'Pitch Strategy' For 1st Test Against Bangladesh Revealed

"Didn't Even Go To My Wife...": Morne Morkel Reveals 1st Reaction After Bagging India Bowling Coach's Job

Virat Kohli To Open With Gautam Gambhir In All-Time XI Of 'Calmest' Players By Fiery Ex-India Pacer

"Don't Say There's Any Tiff": Gautam Gambhir's 'Class' Act Regarding Virat Kohli Revealed

"Don't See Any Chances": Ex-India Star's Big Take On Shreyas Iyer's Test Comeback

First Time In 92 Years: India 1 Win Away From Sensational Test Cricket Feat

New Bowling Coach Joins Team India Practice Ahead Of 1st Test vs Bangladesh

Watch: Surrounded By Police, Security, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Reach Chennai For 1st Test