Thu Sep 19 09:08:06 UTC 2024: ## India to Face Bangladesh in First Test at Chennai on Wednesday

The first Test match between India and Bangladesh will commence on Wednesday, September 19th, 2024, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The match kicks off at 9:30 AM IST.

This series marks India’s quest to qualify for their third consecutive World Test Championship final. The Indian team is looking to build upon their strong home record, having suffered only four Test defeats in over a decade.

Captain Rohit Sharma will lead a strong Indian squad, including experienced players like Virat Kohli and R Ashwin. The Bangladesh team, led by Najmul Hossain Shanto, will be looking to cause an upset.

The match will be aired live on Sports18 and Colors Cineplex channels, and can be streamed live on Jio Cinema.

**India’s squad:** Rohit Sharma (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (WK), Dhruv Jurel (WK), R Ashwin, R Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, and Yash Dayal.

**Bangladesh squad:** Najmul Hossain Shanto (C), Shakib Al Hasan, Nahid Rana, Mominul Haque, Litton Kumer Das, Syed Khaled Ahmed, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nayeem Hasan, Zakir Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Jaker Ali Anik, Taijul Islam, Shadman Islam.

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