8 Newcomers Debut in Domestic Cricket, Team India Unveils a Weakened Squad for T20 Series Against Bangladesh, Gaikwad Named Captain
Weakened Team India Squad
The Indian cricket team has unveiled its squad for the upcoming T20 series against Bangladesh, and it features a notable absence of several senior players.
Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and KL Rahul have all been rested for the series, while Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami have been ruled out due to injuries.
In their absence, a number of uncapped players have been included in the squad, including eight who have yet to make their international debut.
Debutants Galore
The eight debutants in the squad are:
- Rahul Tripathi
- Rajat Patidar
- Sanju Samson
- Ishan Kishan
- Deepak Hooda
- Avesh Khan
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Arshdeep Singh
These players have all impressed in domestic cricket and will be hoping to make a strong impression on the international stage.
Gaikwad Named Captain
With Virat Kohli rested, Ruturaj Gaikwad has been named as the captain of the Indian team for the T20 series against Bangladesh.
Gaikwad has been in excellent form in domestic cricket and will be hoping to lead the team to victory in his first international assignment as captain.
Weakened Squad Raises Concerns
The absence of several senior players from the Indian squad has raised concerns about the team's strength.
Without Kohli, Rohit, and Rahul, India will be missing a lot of experience and firepower.
However, the inclusion of so many new players also provides an opportunity for them to show what they can do on the international stage.
Conclusion
The Indian cricket team will be hoping to put on a good show in the upcoming T20 series against Bangladesh, despite the absence of several senior players.
The series will provide an opportunity for eight debutants to make their mark, and for Ruturaj Gaikwad to lead the team to victory in his first international assignment as captain.
