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As India prepares to face Bangladesh in a three-match T20I series starting on October 6, the squad selection has garnered significant attention, especially with some key players set to be rested and others making their comeback.
The Indian squad for the T20I series against Bangladesh is expected to be announced by the end of this week. Notably, wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant and opener Shubman Gill are likely to be rested after their consecutive Test appearances. This decision is part of the BCCI's strategy to manage the workload of its players ahead of a packed schedule, including 10 Test matches in the next six months.
Sanju Samson is poised to make a comeback as the first-choice wicketkeeper, thanks to his impressive performances in the Duleep Trophy. Samson scored 196 runs at an average of 49 in his four innings, outshining Ishan Kishan who scored 134 runs at an average of 33.50. Given that Kishan is selected for the Irani Cup and will not be available for the T20 series, Samson's inclusion seems almost certain.
Suryakumar Yadav is likely to lead the Indian team in the T20I series against Bangladesh. Yadav has had a successful start to his full-time T20I captaincy tenure, having led India to a series whitewash over Sri Lanka earlier. His leadership will be crucial as India looks to continue its winning streak in the home series.
Hardik Pandya, who was in great form during the T20 World Cup, is expected to return to the squad. Pandya's all-round skills provide the desired balance to the team and make him a key player in white-ball cricket.
Ruturaj Gaikwad, who has been among the runs in the Duleep Trophy 2024, is expected to be back as an opener, especially with Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal likely to be rested. Abhishek Sharma and Rinku Singh are also predicted to be part of the squad, given their recent performances.
The bowling lineup may see some changes with the potential rest for Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav. Ravi Bishnoi, with his impressive T20I record of 48 wickets in 32 matches, could be a starter against Bangladesh. Arshdeep Singh, who was the highest wicket-taker during the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, and Avesh Khan are also expected to be part of the squad.
The first T20 match is scheduled for October 6 in Gwalior, followed by matches on October 9 in New Delhi and October 12 in Hyderabad. The series will mark India's return to T20I cricket after a gap and will be an important preparatory phase for the team's upcoming international commitments.
While the official squad is yet to be announced, here is a predicted 15-member squad based on recent performances and team dynamics:
- **Suryakumar Yadav (C)** - **Ruturaj Gaikwad** - **Abhishek Sharma** - **Sanju Samson (wk)** - **Jitesh Sharma (wk)** - **Rinku Singh** - **Riyan Parag** - **Hardik Pandya** - **Ravi Bishnoi** - **Arshdeep Singh** - **Avesh Khan** - **Mayank Yadav** (as per some sources indicating a surprise entry) - **Varun Chakravarthy** (expected to return to the squad)
The inclusion of Mayank Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy, as mentioned in some reports, adds a fresh dimension to the squad, highlighting the BCCI's intent to experiment and prepare for future challenges.
As the squad is finalized and announced, it will be interesting to see how these selections impact India's performance against Bangladesh in the upcoming T20I series.
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