Jasprit Bumrah No Longer Vice-Captain? BCCI Squad Announcement For Bangladesh Tests Triggers Debate

Amid the chatter round Jasprit Bumrah being doubtlessly rested for the 2-match Test sequence in opposition to Bangladesh, the marquee pacer surprisingly discovered a spot within the squad for the primary Test. Wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant additionally marked his return to the Test aspect after practically 20 months out as India introduced their 16-man squad for the sequence opener on Sunday. While some massive names returned to the squad, some outstanding names missed out too. However, one other determination from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) choice committee that raised eyebrows was the absence of a chosen vice-captain. 

When India took on England of their final Test task, Jasprit Bumrah was named the vice-captain. However, no such position was allotted by the choice committee this time, making followers marvel what modified. 

Bumrah is seen as one of many leaders within the staff, alongside the likes of KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, and Virat Kohli. While Kohli would not wish to be formally given a management position, Rahul and Pant are additionally in fray for India’s long-term captaincy within the whites. But, none of them is a chosen vice-captain for the Bangladesh Tests.

India’s Squad For First Bangladesh Test

Virat Kohli additionally made a comeback having missed the five-Test sequence in opposition to England at residence earlier this 12 months for having taken a break for the delivery of his second little one. While quick bowler Mohammed Shami stays on a comeback path and was not included within the squad, uncapped left-arm Uttar Pradesh quick bowler Yash Dayal obtained his maiden Test call-up.

Having performed within the second and closing Test in opposition to Bangladesh at Mirpur from December 22-25, 2022, Pant had met a highway accident a couple of days afterward December 30 and made his return to prime flight cricket solely in IPL this 12 months.

Shami did not make it to the Test aspect although chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar had earlier expressed that the right-arm seamer was concentrating on a return within the first Test in opposition to Bangladesh.

Dayal, who was as soon as smashed for 5 consecutive sixes by Rinku Singh in an IPL match, has had a exceptional redemption together with his India call-up.

KL Rahul, who suffered a proper quadriceps harm after the primary Test in opposition to England at Hyderabad, additionally returned to the Test aspect. He scored 37 and a valiant 57 for India A in opposition to India B within the Duleep Trophy contest in Bengaluru which concluded on Sunday.

Wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel, who produced sturdy performances in opposition to England together with match-winning knocks of 90 and 39 not out within the Ranchi Test, retained his place.

Right-arm Bengal pacer Akash Deep, who made his Test debut in opposition to England at Ranchi with a formidable three-wicket burst, took 9 wickets within the Duleep Trophy match for India A in opposition to India B in Bengaluru.

India squad for 1st Test vs Bangladesh: Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (wk), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, Yash Dayal.