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India vs Bangladesh: Jasprit Bumrah Dismisses Struggling Yashasvi Jaiswal 'For Fun', Virat Kohli Aids Youngster

Ask any international cricketer worth his salt and he would tell you about how important the second season is after a stellar first season. If sky-rocketing expectations are one aspect of it, the other part comprises of opposition's familiarity with his game and enough on-ground material available for dissection. As Yashasvi Jaiswal eyes to beat second season blues, he can consider himself lucky that that he gets to face Jasprit Bumrah in the nets, the best in the business that you want to face before real action begins.

Rohit Sharma And Co Sweat It Out In Third Training Session In Chennai

Rohit Sharma and Co had another extensive training session in the build up to the first Test against Bangladesh with all 16 squad members turning for practice at the Chepauk in Chennai on Monday. After a day off, the India squad members took part in their third training session since their arrival here last week. The first Test begins on Thursday. As it is often the case, Virat Kohli was among the first set of batters to hit the nets. In the adjacent net was southpaw Yashasvi Jaiswal as both him and Kohli faced Jasprit Bumrah and home hero R Ashwin.

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.

Virat Kohli Snubbed As R Ashwin Names 'Most Valuable Indian Cricketer' At Present

Star India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin showered praise on Jasprit Bumrah and called him a "once-in-a-generation" bowler. After his stupendous performance at the T20 World Cup, Bumrah will make a return into Team India for the first time. The 30-year-old has been named in India's Test squad against Bangladesh, which will kick off in MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, on September 19.

KL Rahul, Axar Patel Axed From India's Playing XI vs Bangladesh By World Cup Winner

The Indian cricket team for the first test against Bangladesh, starting on September 19, has been announced. Pacers Yash Dayal and Akash Deep got national team call-ups while Rishabh Pant also made a comeback in the Rohit Sharma-led side. The two-Test Bangladesh series will be the start of a long season for India. After Bangladesh, India will face New Zealand, South Africa and Australia towards the end of the year. The performance of the team in the Test series against Bangladesh, thus, will be crucial.

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.

Not Rohit Sharma Or Shubman Gill: This India Star Predicted To Make "Big Centuries" In Bangladesh Tests

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has predicted that stalwart batter Virat Kohli will score some "big centuries" in India's upcoming Test series against Bangladesh and New Zealand. Virat will return to Test format for the first time since featuring for India during the South Africa tour in January this year. He missed out on India's home Test series against England due to the birth of his son Akaay. Since then, he has gone through an underwhelming T20 World Cup and Sri Lanka tour and will be keen to return to find his rich vein of form. Basit believes fans will witness Virat hitting the three-digit mark against Bangladesh and New Zealand.

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India vs Bangladesh: Jasprit Bumrah Dismisses Struggling Yashasvi Jaiswal 'For Fun', Virat Kohli Aids Youngster

Rohit Sharma And Co Sweat It Out In Third Training Session In Chennai

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

Virat Kohli Snubbed As R Ashwin Names 'Most Valuable Indian Cricketer' At Present

KL Rahul, Axar Patel Axed From India's Playing XI vs Bangladesh By World Cup Winner

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

Not Rohit Sharma Or Shubman Gill: This India Star Predicted To Make "Big Centuries" In Bangladesh Tests