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India Test Squad vs Bangladesh: Full List Of Ins And Outs From Last Series

India's Test squad for the first Test against Bangladesh has seen plenty of Ins and Outs from the previous series against England. While Mohammed Shami couldn't prove his fitness to mark his return, marquee pacer Jasprit Bumrah did make it to the 16-member squad despite suggestions that he could be in for a longer break. However, the team did witness plenty of changes in comparison to the squad that was picked for India's previous Test assignment against England at home, which the hosts won 4-1.

India Squad For 1st Test vs Bangladesh: Rishabh Pant Returns; Two Young Pacers Included

Wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant made his return as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the squad for the first Test match against Bangladesh starting September 19. He will be making his return to Test cricket for India after nearly 20 months following the injuries suffered in a car accident. Rohit Sharma will be the captain while Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah were both included in the squad. Akash Deep was named in the squad while young pacer Yash Dayal earned a maiden call-up.

Rishabh Pant Sneaks Into Opponent's Huddle During Duleep Trophy. Internet Says "Gali Mohhale Ki League" - Watch

Indian cricket team wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant decided to poke fun at the India A players on Day 4 of the Duleep Trophy encounter in Bengaluru. Pant, who was part of the India B team, sneaked into the opposition side's huddle while skipper Shubman Gill was giving his pre-match speech. In a video posted by Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on X (formerly called Twitter), Pant was seen stealthily joining the huddle and listening to the speech. While the India A players were quite unfazed by Pant's presence, fast bowler Avesh Khan decided to have a conversation with Pant after the speech ended.

Not KL Rahul Or Jasprit Bumrah: Ex-India Star Names Two 'All-Format Captain' Choices

Former Indian cricket team wicket-keeper batter Dinesh Karthik snubbed both Jasprit Bumrah and KL Rahul while picking the top choices for cricketers who can succeed Rohit Sharma as the 'all-format captain'. Instead, he opted for the two youngsters - Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant - as his options. Rohit remains the ODI and Test captain but following his retirement from the shortest format of the sport, Suryakumar Yadav piped Hardik Pandya to become the T20I captain. However, BCCI traditionally prefers to have an all-format captain and Karthik gave his reasons behind picking the two stars.

"Kha Maa Kasam Nahi Lega": Rishabh Pant, Kuldee0p Yadav's Epic Chat Caught On Stump Mic. Watch

India B registered an emphatic 76-run victory over India A in the Duleep Trophy 2024-25 match on Sunday at M Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru. Chasing 275, India A were bundled out for 198 in their second innings as left-arm seamer Dayal (3/50), with able support from his colleagues Mukesh Kumar (2/50) and Navdeep Saini (2/41), led the India B attack. Amid this thrilling encounter, wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, who was playing for India B, grabbed everyone's attention due to his hilarious antics.

Rishabh Pant Tells Kuldeep Yadav "You'll Be Out In 3 Overs". Here's What Happened Next

A menace behind the sticks, India star Rishabh Pant just keeps on giving and giving, when it comes to on-field banter. On his return to red ball cricket after a gap of almost two years, Pant was on full banter mode during the Duleep Trophy match between India A and India B in Bengaluru. From teasing opposition batters to sneaking into their team huddle, Pant entertained fans with his antics on the field. However, best bit came during the final day of the match, with India B chasing a win against India A. The incident happened in the 44th over of India A's chase with Kuldeep Yadav batting alongside Akash Deep.

Watch: Rishabh Pant Takes Sensational Catch In Duleep Trophy Game, Celebrates In Unique Style

Rishabh Pant had a good start to the Duleep Trophy. His team India B won its first game against India A by 76 runs at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru and Pant played a crucial role in the game. He failed with a score of 7 in the first innings before smashing a sensational 61 off just 47 balls in the second chance. Not only this, Pant also did some really good glovework, taking two catches in the first innings and as many as five in the second.

Watch: Rishabh Pant Sneaks Into Opponent Team's Huddle, Leaves Fans In Splits

A hilarious moment was captured on Day 4 of the Duleep Trophy match between India A and India B in Bengaluru. Before the start of the final day's play, India B star Rishabh Pant decided to poke fun at the India A players with a hilarious act. As India A captain Shubman Gill was giving a speech to the players, Pant sneaked his way into the team huddle. While Gill and some of the players were unfazed by Pant's shenanigans, pacer Avesh Khan decided to have a conversation with the India B star.

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India Test Squad vs Bangladesh: Full List Of Ins And Outs From Last Series

India Squad For 1st Test vs Bangladesh: Rishabh Pant Returns; Two Young Pacers Included

Rishabh Pant Sneaks Into Opponent's Huddle During Duleep Trophy. Internet Says "Gali Mohhale Ki League" - Watch

Not KL Rahul Or Jasprit Bumrah: Ex-India Star Names Two 'All-Format Captain' Choices

"Kha Maa Kasam Nahi Lega": Rishabh Pant, Kuldee0p Yadav's Epic Chat Caught On Stump Mic. Watch

Rishabh Pant Tells Kuldeep Yadav "You'll Be Out In 3 Overs". Here's What Happened Next

Watch: Rishabh Pant Takes Sensational Catch In Duleep Trophy Game, Celebrates In Unique Style

Watch: Rishabh Pant Sneaks Into Opponent Team's Huddle, Leaves Fans In Splits