India vs Bangladesh: When will BCCI announce Test squad?
What's the story
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to announce the Indian Test squad for the upcoming series against Bangladesh.
As per an ESPNcricinfo report, the squad will likely be announced following the initial round of the 2024 Duleep Trophy, scheduled from September 5 to 8.
Potential candidates like Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Dhruv Jurel among others would want to showcase their skills before the selection day.
Training plan
India's training schedule for Bangladesh Test series
It is understood that India's Test-bound players are set to begin training at the Chepauk Stadium on September 12.
India's opening Test against Bangladesh is scheduled to begin on September 19.
Meanwhile, the Bangladesh team will commence their training at the same venue three days later, on September 15.
Series significance
Upcoming Test series part of WTC 2023-25
It is worth noting that India's impending Test season will begin with the Bangladesh series at home.
The Test series is part of the 2023-25 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle.
After this, India will host New Zealand for three Tests before visiting South Africa for five limited-overs games.
Later this year, India and Australia will clash in the iconic Border-Gavaskar series Down Under, comprising five Tests.
This busy schedule marks an intense period in India's cricket calendar.
Recent performances
India last beat England; Bangladesh high on confidence
India last competed in Test cricket in the England series at home in February-March, which they won 4-1 under Rohit Sharma's leadership.
On the other hand, Bangladesh recently entered the record books after routing Pakistan 2-0 away from home.
These recent performances are expected to add an extra layer of excitement to the upcoming India-Bangladesh Test series.