Thu Sep 19 04:44:58 UTC 2024: ## India vs Bangladesh 1st Test: Rohit Sharma Out Early, India Starts Cautiously
**Chennai, India:** The first Test between India and Bangladesh commenced today at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, with Bangladesh winning the toss and electing to bowl first. This marks the beginning of a two-match series, and both teams have opted for a 3-3 pace-spin balance in their playing XI.
India’s playing XI sees the return of ऋषभ पंत after his car accident, making his first Test appearance since December 2022. This is also the first Test series under new head coach, Gautam Gambhir.
Bangladesh, meanwhile, arrives on the back of a historic clean sweep victory over Pakistan. However, they face a daunting task against India, who hold a commanding 11-0 record in Test matches against them.
The early stages of the match saw an aggressive start from Bangladesh’s bowlers, with Rohit Sharma falling early for just 6 runs. Yashasvi Jaiswal, the young opener, along with Shubman Gill, will need to navigate the tricky conditions and steady the innings for India.
The Indian team, after a 6-month break from Test cricket, will be keen to establish their dominance early on. Their focus will be on utilizing their home advantage, where they have not lost a Test series in the past 12 years.
With a strong batting lineup and a well-balanced bowling attack, India will be aiming for a comprehensive victory in this first Test. The remaining matches are sure to be keenly contested, with both teams eager to prove their mettle on the international stage.
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