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India vs Bangladesh 1st Test, Day 1: Key Focus on Chepauk Pitch as India Returns to Action
India is set to resume competitive cricket by hosting Bangladesh for two Tests and three T20Is after a hiatus of over a month. The first Test at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium marks the beginning of India’s critical home stretch in their quest for the World Test Championship final. Following this series, India will host New Zealand for three Tests and then tour Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Bangladesh, buoyed by their historic 2-0 win over Pakistan, faces a formidable challenge as India is known for its dominance in home conditions. India has an imposing record at home, winning 17 consecutive Test series since 2013 and losing just four matches. Historically, Bangladesh has never won a Test against India, with India leading their encounters 11-0 with two draws.
Both teams have been preparing intensely; India arrived a week early to acclimatize, with key players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Sarfaraz Khan taking to the nets. Bangladesh, led by Najmul Hossain Shanto, also had rigorous training, focusing on their spinners and the emerging fast bowler Nahid Rana.
The Chepauk pitch, laid with red soil, is expected to aid seamers due to its bounce and carry but may also offer grip to spinners as the match progresses. India faces a selection dilemma over the balance between seamers and spinners, with Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, R Ashwin, and Ravindra Jadeja likely to play. The fifth bowling spot is contested by Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Akash Deep, and Yash Dayal.
India’s captain, Rohit Sharma, emphasized managing the bowlers’ workload ahead of the Australia tour. The team may use these matches as preparation without risking crucial WTC points. The series also sees a selection conundrum between Sarfaraz and the returning KL Rahul.
As the teams prepare for the first Test, all eyes will be on the pitch and player performances as they gear up for a busy cricketing calendar.
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