The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Bangladesh, set to begin on October 6, 2024. This announcement has brought exciting news for cricket fans, as it marks the return of mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy and the maiden call-up for fast bowler Mayank Yadav.
Varun Chakravarthy’s Comeback
Varun Chakravarthy, who last played for India in the T20 World Cup 2021, has made a remarkable comeback to the national team. Known for his unique bowling style and ability to deceive batsmen, Chakravarthy has been a standout performer in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Over the past two seasons, he has consistently delivered impressive performances, picking up 20 wickets in 2023 and 21 wickets in 2024.
Mayank Yadav’s Maiden Call-Up
The inclusion of Mayank Yadav in the T20I squad is another highlight of the announcement. The 22-year-old fast bowler has been a revelation in the IPL 2024, consistently clocking speeds of over 150 km/h. Playing for the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Yadav impressed everyone with his fiery pace and wicket-taking ability.
He picked up seven wickets in four matches at an average of 12.14 and an economy rate of 6.98 before an injury cut short his season. His performances earned him the Player of the Match award twice in his debut IPL season, making him a promising addition to the national team.
NEWS 🚨 – #TeamIndia’s squad for T20I series against Bangladesh announced.
More details here – https://t.co/7OJdTgkU5q #INDvBAN @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/DOyz5XGMs5
— BCCI (@BCCI) September 28, 2024
Squad Composition
The squad for the T20I series against Bangladesh features a mix of experienced players and fresh faces. Suryakumar Yadav will lead the team, with Hardik Pandya, Washington Sundar, and Arshdeep Singh among the regulars. The squad also includes young talents like Nitish Kumar Reddy, Abhishek Sharma, and Riyan Parag, who have shown great potential in domestic cricket.
India squad for Bangladesh T20Is: Suryakumar Yadav (C), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Riyan Parag, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Mayank Yadav
Given the busy international schedule, several key players have been rested for this series. Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Axar Patel, and Mohammed Siraj, who were part of India’s recent T20I assignment in Sri Lanka, have been given a break to manage their workload.
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