IND BAN 2nd Test: India Playing XI: Saurabh Kumar – Saurabh Kumar is set to warm the bench in India’s second Test against Bangladesh starting from Thursday (December 22). Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel had a stellar first Test with the ball in hand. The former won player of the series, picking eight wickets and scoring 40 runs. Meanwhile, off-spinner Axar picked up five wickets, four coming in the second innings. Saurabh Kumar is also a left-arm spin bowler, but Axar’s batting depth and impressive form mean Kumar won’t be in the scheme of things for the second Test. Follow IND vs BAN Live Updates with InsideSPort.IN.
IND BAN 2nd Test: No LUCK for Saurabh Kumar despite taking 15 wickets in 2 matches, Kuldeep Yadav & Axar Patel to retain place in Dhaka, Follow LIVE Updates
IND BAN 2nd Test: Kumar’s super show with the ball against Bangladesh A goes unnoticed, Axar Kuldeep set for a long overhaul
- Kumar impressed one all with his terrific bowling in a two-match Test series against Bangladesh A.
- He picked up 15 wickets and was the chief architect in India A’s win in the second Test.
- The left-arm bowler was ignored, and Kuldeep was picked. Playing a Test after two years, the chinaman grabbed his chance with both hands.
- Kuldeep picked up five wickets in the first innings and chipped in with a vital contribution with the bat in hand in the first innings.
- Axar Patel cannot be dropped owing to his stellar start to his international career. The southpaw has picked 44 wickets in just seven Tests.
- With Ravi Ashwin being the primary in the playing XI for the spinner spot, and two pacers guaranteed in the Dhaka Test, Kumar might have to wait for his chances.
IND BAN 2nd Test: No Rohit Sharma for second Test, KL Rahul to lead – India will go in the second Test with KL Rahul as captain. Despite getting initial clearance from BCA medical team, Rohit will miss the second Test. Rahul has been another chance to show leadership credentials as well as form with the bat in hand.
IND BAN 2nd Test: No LUCK for Saurabh Kumar despite taking 15 wickets in 2 matches, Kuldeep Yadav & Axar Patel to retain place in Dhaka, Follow LIVE Updates
India Playing 2nd Test: KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant, Axar Patel, Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Siraj, Umesh Yadav
