Mon Sep 23 05:11:56 UTC 2024: ## India Retains Squad for 2nd Test Against Bangladesh

**KANNUR, INDIA -** The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced that India will field the same squad for the second and final Test against Bangladesh, starting on September 27th at the Green Park in Kanpur. The team selection comes as a surprise as many expected star bowler Jasprit Bumrah to be rested after a heavy workload. However, Bumrah will join the team in Kanpur despite hopes that the pitch would be more conducive to spinners.

The team will continue to feature young fast bowler Yash Dayal, who is likely to make his debut if the wicket provides enough pace. While the batting line-up remains unchanged, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will be under pressure to perform after a lackluster performance in the first Test. KL Rahul, who faced criticism despite a solid first innings score, is also expected to continue in the squad.

The Indian team will rely on their strong spin attack, with Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav ready to take on the Bangladesh batting line-up. Despite impressive performances in the Duleep Trophy, the team management has decided against making any changes to the squad.

**India Squad:**

* Rohit Sharma (Captain)
* Yashasvi Jaiswal
* Shubman Gill
* Virat Kohli
* KL Rahul
* Sarfaraz Khan
* Rishabh Pant (Wicketkeeper)
* Dhruv Jurel (Wicketkeeper)
* R. Ashwin
* R. Jadeja
* Axar Patel
* Kuldeep Yadav
* Mohammed Siraj
* Akash Deep
* Jasprit Bumrah
* Yash Dayal

The second Test is crucial for India, who are looking to seal a series win and gain momentum for the upcoming ICC World Test Championship.

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