IND vs BAN: India's head coach Gautam Gambhir is set to hold a press conference at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai at 12 PM ahead of the highly anticipated two-match Test series against Bangladesh, which kicks off at the same venue on Thursday. This will mark Gambhir's second media address since taking on the role of India's head coach, and fans are eager to hear his insights on the team's preparation and strategy.


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India enters the series with high expectations, while Bangladesh arrives in strong form after a dominant 2-0 clean sweep over Pakistan last month. The significance of the series is heightened by its impact on the ongoing World Test Championship, where both teams are competing in a tightly contested race involving ten nations.


Gambhir is expected to discuss India's preparation for the series, the challenges posed by a confident Bangladesh side, and the importance of the two-match contest. The second Test will take place at Kanpur's Green Park Stadium next week. A key point of discussion is likely to be the pitch conditions in Chennai, and Gambhir may reveal how the surface could influence India's team combination. The former India cricketer is also expected to provide insight into the possible playing XI and share thoughts on the arrival of South African legend Morne Morkel, who has recently joined the team as India's bowling coach.


In a press conference earlier this week, India captain Rohit Sharma shed light on India's preparations, highlighting the performances of several key players who impressed in the Duleep Trophy earlier this month. He also spoke about what the team expects from experienced batsman KL Rahul, who is returning to Test cricket.


With India aiming for a strong start in the World Test Championship and Bangladesh riding high on recent success, Gambhir’s press conference promises to offer valuable insights into India’s strategy and approach for this crucial series.