Bangladesh held their first practice session on Monday at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai ahead of their opening Test match against India on 19th September. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) shared a brief video on their official X handle showcasing the team’s preparation ahead of IND vs BAN test series.
The team, currently in excellent form, recently achieved a historic whitewash over Pakistan, winning their first Test series on Pakistani soil. They secured a dominant 10-wicket win in the first Test and a six-wicket win in the second. During the practice, the batters focused on countering India’s anticipated spin challenge during throwdown sessions. Meanwhile, spinners familiarised themselves with the pitch, followed by pacers bowling in the nets.
Bangladesh’s arrival in India
On Sunday, Bangladesh, led by Najmul Hossain Shanto, arrived in Chennai for the first Test at the iconic Chepauk Stadium, set to begin on September 19. During a pre-departure press conference in Dhaka, Najmul acknowledged the challenges of the upcoming series against India but noted that the team is buoyed by the confidence gained from their recent success against Pakistan.
Najmul Hossain Shanto’s optimism
Najmul expressed optimism about the series, stating, “It will be a challenging series, but we have the extra confidence from the Pakistan series. I believe the whole country shares this confidence now. Every series is an opportunity. We aim to win both Tests, but we need to adhere to our process. If we execute our plans, we can achieve a positive result,” he told ESPNcricinfo.
The second Test between India and Bangladesh will be held in Kanpur, starting September 27.
Bangladesh squad for test series against India
Bangladesh squad: Najmul Hossain Shanto (C), Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Zakir Hasan, Shadman Islam, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Kumer Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Nayeem Hasan, Nahid Rana, Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed, Syed Khaled Ahmed, Jaker Ali Anik.
