Bangladesh have unveiled a formidable 16-player squad for their upcoming two-match Test series against India, set to begin on September 19 in Chennai. The squad, led by Najmul Hossain Shanto, features a balanced mix of experience and young talent as Bangladesh look to build on their recent success in red-ball cricket.

Confidence high after Pakistan whitewash

Bangladesh enter the series against India with momentum, following a dominant tour of Pakistan where they completed a 2-0 Test series whitewash. The team’s performance in Pakistan has boosted their confidence, and they will be looking to carry that form into the series against a strong Indian side. With Shanto at the helm, Bangladesh are poised to challenge India on their home soil and possibly spring an upset.

The mixture of youth and experience

The squad includes seasoned players such as Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, and Litton Kumer Das, alongside promising young talents like Zakir Hasan and Nahid Rana. The bowling department looks solid with the inclusion of Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, and spinners like Taijul Islam and Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who will play key roles in the spin-friendly conditions expected in Chennai and Kanpur – venues for the Tests.

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Bangladesh’s Test squad for India tour:

Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Zakir Hasan, Shadman Islam, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Kumer Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Nayeem Hasan, Nahid Rana, Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed, Syed Khaled Ahmed, Jaker Ali Anik

Excitement surges high

Cricket fans from both nations are buzzing with excitement as the highly anticipated Bangladesh-India Test series approaches. The series promises intense battles between bat and ball, especially with top players in both sides. Supporters are eager to see how Bangladesh perform against a formidable Indian side, and the atmosphere is set to be electric as the teams gear up for the opening Test in Chennai.

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