IND Playing XI for India vs Bangladesh 2nd Test at Kanpur

India heads into the second Test against Bangladesh in Kanpur with confidence after a dominant performance in Chennai. The hosts will be keen to continue their formidable home record, having lost just four Tests on their turf since 2012. While the batting lineup is expected to remain unchanged, there are likely to be some key changes in the bowling department due to the conditions at the Green Park Stadium, known for its slow and low pitch.

IND Playing XI for India vs Bangladesh 2nd Test

1. Rohit Sharma (c)
2. Yashasvi Jaiswal
3. Shubman Gill
4. Virat Kohli
5. KL Rahul
6. Rishabh Pant (wk)
7. Ravichandran Ashwin
8. Ravindra Jadeja
9. Kuldeep Yadav
10. Akash Deep
11. Jasprit Bumrah

India’s batting order looks solid, with the top six virtually picking themselves. Young talents Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal have been in good form, each scoring a half-century in the previous game. Rishabh Pant’s explosive batting also adds depth to the lineup. KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma, and Virat Kohli didn’t have the best outing in the last match but here’s another opportunity for the senior batsmen to find their rhythm on a challenging surface.

Kuldeep Yadav to be included in India’s Playing XI?

The slow and turning conditions in Kanpur are expected to favor the spinners, making the selection of the third spinner a crucial decision. Alongside Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, the debate lies between Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel for the third spot. Axar has been a revelation in the last couple of years, especially with his improved batting, but Jadeja’s similar skill set might work against him. Kuldeep, with his left-arm wrist spin, brings a unique variety that can trouble Bangladesh’s batsmen, who struggled against spin in the Chennai Test. His ability to deceive batsmen with flight and variations makes him a strong contender for this match.

Who will play between Akash Deep and Mohammed Siraj?

Mohammed Siraj might miss out due to his inconsistency with line and length. Despite his efforts in Chennai, Akash Deep has shown promise with his pace and accuracy. His performance in the previous game, where he bowled fewer overs but had a similar impact to Siraj, could give him the edge. Partnering Jasprit Bumrah, Akash Deep’s sharp movement and ability to nip the ball around could be crucial in exploiting whatever little help the Kanpur surface offers to the seamers.