CHENNAI, India, Sept 19, V7N - In the opening match of the two-test series between India and Bangladesh, Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss and opted to have India bat first at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on September 19, 2024. This decision comes after Bangladesh's recent success, having swept Pakistan 2-0 in their previous series.Shanto explained his choice by noting the moisture on the wicket, which he hopes will aid his bowlers. "We want to make use of it," he stated, expressing confidence in his team's ability to replicate their recent form.

Team Selections and Conditions

India has fielded a strong lineup featuring a three-pronged seam attack led by Jasprit Bumrah, alongside spinners Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja to exploit the red-soil pitch, which is expected to assist both bounce and spin. Notably, wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant is making his return to Test cricket after recovering from a serious car accident in December 2022.India's captain Rohit Sharma acknowledged the challenging conditions, stating, "It's going to be challenging... we should back our potential and play the way we know."

Teams Overview

Bangladesh: Shadman Islam, Zakir Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto (captain), Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das (wicketkeeper), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Hasan Mahmud, Nahid Rana, Taskin Ahmed.

India: Rohit Sharma (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj.

As the match unfolds, both teams will be looking to establish an early advantage in this crucial series.

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