Team India Squad Announced for Bangladesh T20 Series: Gaikwad as Captain, Bowler Who Conceded Six Consecutive Sixes Gets a Chance
Gaikwad to Lead Young Team in Absence of Regulars
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Bangladesh, scheduled to begin on December 1. The squad is led by uncapped batter Ruturaj Gaikwad, who will be making his international debut as captain.
The selection committee has opted for a youthful squad, with several players making their maiden call-ups to the national team. The likes of Rahul Tripathi, Mukesh Kumar, and Shivam Mavi are among the notable inclusions.
Veteran Pacer Chahar Returns, Kuldeep Yadav Omitted
Experienced pacer Deepak Chahar makes a comeback to the T20I setup after recovering from an injury. He will be joined by fellow pacers Umran Malik and Arshdeep Singh, who have impressed in recent international outings.
Surprisingly, left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav has been omitted from the squad despite his consistent performances in the recently concluded Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. This decision has raised eyebrows among cricket experts and fans.
Bangladesh Bowler Enamul Haque Jr. Gets his Chance against India
One of the most talked-about inclusions in the squad is Bangladesh bowler Enamul Haque Jr. The left-arm spinner made headlines during the recently concluded T20 World Cup by hitting six consecutive sixes off Afghanistan's Fazalhaq Farooqi.
Haque's inclusion will provide India with a unique challenge, as they will face a bowler who has demonstrated the ability to inflict significant damage in the shortest format.
Absence of Senior Players Raises Questions
The absence of several senior players, including Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Jasprit Bumrah, has sparked discussions about India's preparations for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup in 2024.
While the BCCI has stated that these players are being rested, their prolonged absence from the T20I squad may raise concerns about their availability for future international commitments.
Squad in Full
- Ruturaj Gaikwad (Captain)
- Ishant Kishan
- Sanju Samson
- Rahul Tripathi
- Surya Kumar Yadav
- Washington Sundar
- Axar Patel
- Deepak Chahar
- Umran Malik
- Arshdeep Singh
- Shivam Mavi
- Mukesh Kumar
- Rahul Chahar
- Enamul Haque Jr. (Bangladesh)
- Fazalhaq Farooqi (Afghanistan)
Upcoming Fixtures
India will play three T20Is against Bangladesh on the following dates and venues:
- December 1: 1st T20I at Dhaka
- December 2: 2nd T20I at Dhaka
- December 4: 3rd T20I at Chattogram
