Know Team India's surprise plan to counter Bangladesh batters
As Team India prepares for its upcoming Test series against Bangladesh at home, a new strategic approach is being considered. The team's head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Rohit Sharma have been experimenting with various tactics in the nets. The most notable of these is their decision to train Yashasvi Jaiswal in leg-spin bowling. This move aims to enhance his role within the team across all formats.
Jaiswal's leg spin skills tested against Ashwin, Jadeja
In a video shared by JioCinema, the official broadcaster of the Test series, Jaiswal was seen delivering his leggies to Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja. Despite Jadeja and Ashwin being the primary spin bowlers for India, there is potential for Jaiswal to join them in this role. However, his previous experience in Test cricket has been limited to a solitary over against England, where he conceded six runs.
India have experienced spinners
Although India also have spinners Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav in the ranks, Jaiswal's part-time leggies could be pivotal in getting breakthroughs against the run of play. The young Indian opener could be seen playing the dual role in the Bangladesh series.
India's strategy for the 1st Test against Bangladesh
The first Test of the series is set to take place on a red soil pitch in Chennai, which is expected to favor pacers. This comes after witnessing the impressive performance of Bangladesh's spinners in their recent two-match Test series against Pakistan. The Indian team has arrived in Chennai for the opening Test on September 19, with a carefully crafted strategy in place.
