Bangladesh kick-start training ahead of India Test series
The Bangladesh cricket team has commenced its preparations for the upcoming Test series against hosts India. The side held an intensive practice session at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, the venue for the 1st Test, starting September 19. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) provided a glimpse into the team's preparations, having shared a brief video on their official X handle.
Impressive form and practice focus
The Bangladesh team is currently in top form, having recently secured a historic series victory over Pakistan. This marked their first Test series win on Pakistani soil. Bangladesh claimed a 10-wicket win in the series opener before winning the 2nd Test. During their practice session in Chennai, the batters took on the spin challenge. Meanwhile, spinners familiarized themselves with the pitch conditions.
WATCH: Bangladesh gear up for India Test series
Bangladesh team's arrival; captain's outlook
The Bangladesh team, led by Najmul Hossain Shanto, arrived in Chennai on September 15. In a pre-departure press conference in Dhaka, Shanto highlighted the challenges of the upcoming series against India but expressed confidence after winning in Pakistan. "It will be a challenging series, but we have the extra confidence from the Pakistan series," he told ESPNcricinfo.
Bangladesh's squad for India Test series
Bangladesh's squad for India Test series: Najmul Hossain Shanto (captain), 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, and Jaker Ali.
