From Rishabh Pant's Comeback to Akash Deep's Maiden Call-Up: Top 10 Talking Points From India's Squad for Bangladesh Test - In Pics

Bengal pacer Akash Deep has earned his first Test call-up after an impressive domestic season. His inclusion strengthens India’s pace unit, adding fresh firepower to the attack.  

Rishabh Pant is set to make a comeback after a long recovery from his car accident. His return not only boosts India’s wicketkeeping options but also adds a dynamic middle-order batsman.  

After consistently proving himself in domestic cricket, Sarfaraz Khan has retained his place in the squad. His gritty performances have made him a reliable option in the middle order.  

Left-arm seamer Yash Dayal has been rewarded with his first Test opportunity. Known for his ability to swing the ball, Dayal adds variety to India’s pace attack alongside seasoned pacers.  

Ravindra Jadeja, R. Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, and Axar Patel form India’s powerful spin quartet. The mix of experience and skills makes India’s spin attack a major threat in the series.  

Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, returning from injuries, are expected to lead the pace attack. Their ability to trouble batsmen with speed and swing will be crucial in this series.  

Veteran pacer Mohammed Shami misses out due to injury, but India’s depth in pace, with Bumrah, Siraj, Akash Deep, and Dayal, provides ample backup for the Bangladesh series.  

Rohit (C), Jaiswal, Gill, Kohli, KL Rahul, Sarfaraz, Pant (WK), Jurel (WK), Ashwin, Jadeja, Axar, Kuldeep, Siraj, Akash Deep, Bumrah, Yash Dayal.  

Rohit, Jaiswal, Gill, Kohli, Pant, Rahul, Jadeja, Axar, Ashwin, Bumrah, Siraj.  

1st Test: 19-23 September 2024, M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. 2nd Test: 27 September-1 October 2024, Green Park Stadium, Kanpur.