India vs Bangladesh T20I series will begin soon. The BCCI selectors are likely to name the squad for the three-match series in the coming days, and considering the fact that India will play a three-match Test series against New Zealand immediately after the T20Is, the Test players may not make it to the squad.
Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja have already retired. Players like Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah, who are busy in the ongoing Bangladesh Test series might be rested for the shortest format. This will open up opportunities for other players, and here’s a quick glance at the predicted Indian 15-man squad for the three T20Is.
Batters for Bangladesh T20I series – Suryakumar Yadav (c), Sai Sudharsan, Ruturaj Gaikwad Sanju Samson (wk), Ishan Kishan (wk) and Rinku Singh
India will likely name five specialist batters in the squad. With Yashasvi Jaiswal likely to be rested, Sai Sudharsan should get a chance as the left-handed opener. Another option for the role can be Ishan Kishan, who has earned the faith of selectors by playing in domestic tournaments.
Ruturaj Gaikwad should be back as Shubman Gill will not be there. Rinku Singh, captain Suryakumar Yadav and wicketkeeper Sanju Samson should retain their places.
All-rounders – Abhishek Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar and Riyan Parag
The Indian squad for this series will be stacked with all-rounders. Abhishek Sharma should come back into the squad after his swashbuckling ton against Zimbabwe in July. Hardik Pandya, Washington Sundar and Riyan Parag did a decent job against Sri Lanka, while Axar Patel was India’s T20 World Cup 2024 hero.
Bowlers – Khaleel Ahmed, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi and Arshdeep Singh
Khaleel Ahmed will likely lead the pace attack of the team with Arshdeep Singh, who was busy playing domestic cricket. Avesh Khan has been a regular member of the T20I squad and should be picked again. The lead spinner of this team should be Ravi Bishnoi, who was the world number one T20I bowler not long ago.
