India vs Bangladesh 2019: From Rohit Sharma as Captain to Rishabh Pant vs Wriddhiman Saha in Fight For Wicket-Keeper's Slot, 5 Things to Watch Out For in IND vs BAN Test and T20I Series
India are set to face Bangladesh in a home series starting on November 3. India vs Bangladesh 2019 series is set to indulge cricket fans of both the nations in some marvelous entertainment throughout the month of November. Here we look at some of the interesting things to watch out for the nail-biting encounter between the Asian rivals.
India are set to face Bangladesh in a home series starting on November 3. India vs Bangladesh 2019 series is set to indulge cricket fans of both the nations in some marvelous entertainment throughout the month of November. India vs Bangladesh 2019 series consists of three T20Is and two Tests. India and Bangladesh have been at loggerheads since last two years, meeting each in the finals of Nidahas Trophy 2018, Asia Cup 2018 and even at ICC World Cup 2019. Here we look at some of the interesting things to watch out for the nail-biting encounters between both the Asian rivals. India vs Bangladesh 2019 Schedule for Free PDF Download Online: Full Timetable of IND vs BAN Fixtures With Match Timings and Venue Details.
The IND vs BAN series 2019 has a huge excitement among Indian cricket fans after India’s historic victory over South Africa in the Test series. India defeated South Africa 3-0 in the three-match Test series to script history. Indian team broke multiple records under skipper Virat Kohli. However, Rohit Sharma became the centre of attraction due to his brilliant batting as an opener for the first time in Tests. Sharma, who hit two centuries and a double century in the series, broke many records with his stellar batting show. Now, Indian cricket fans will be much thrilled to witness how India performs against their Asian rival Bangladesh in the upcoming T20I and Test series. Below are five things which will be exciting to watch out for in India vs Bangladesh 2019 series.
Rohit Sharma as Skipper
Rohit Sharma will be leading the T20I team as Virat Kohli has been given rest for the T20I series. Sharma, who is on a marvellous form since ICC World Cup 2019, has been one of the peoples' favourites to lead the team other than Kohli. After ICC World Cup 2019, many rumours of split-captaincy in Team India also emerged. However, nothing sort of such decisions were undertaken by selectors. Sharma will get a chance to lead the team against Bangladesh and it will interesting to see how the Indian opener lead the national side. Sharma has a great experience as a skipper with Mumbai Indians, the team which he has led to 4 titles in Indian Premier League. IND vs BAN 2nd Test 2019: Eden Gardens Likely Host Nation's First Ever Day-Night Test Match.
Rohit Sharma’s Follow Up as Test Opener
Rohit Sharma was spectacular as an opener in Tests in India vs South Africa 2019 series. Sharma smashed 529 runs in 4 innings of three Tests, breaking multiple records along with two centuries and one double century. Now, Indian cricket fans will be eager to watch Rohit Sharma’s batting again in the two Test matches against Bangladesh. Sharma will also have the responsibility to follow up his batting show in the Tests against Bangladesh. Shakib Al Hasan Faces ICC Ban For Not Reporting Corrupt Approach, Bangladesh T20I Skipper May Miss India Tour.
Bangladesh Seeking Historic Win
Interestingly, Bangladesh have not defeated India in a Test match or T20I ever. India and Bangladesh have played 8 T20Is so far, all of which India won. In Tests, both the Asian nations have played 9 matches so far, in which India won 7 while 2 ended in a draw. Since India vs Bangladesh only consists of three T20Is and two Test matches, Bangladesh have the opportunity to script history with just one victory in any of the matches.
Bangladesh’s Revenge against India
In the last two years in international cricket, India have deprived Bangladesh in a few crucial tournaments. India defeated Bangladesh in Nidahas Trophy tri-series 2018 final in March last year, the men-in-blue again crushed their Asian rival in Asia Cup 2018 final. In ICC World Cup 2019, Bangladesh were ousted from the tournament after losing to India in the group stages. So, we can truly say that Bangladesh have a prominent opportunity to take their revenge for these past defeats. Bangladesh's win against India in any of the series will mean a great triumph for them. India vs Bangladesh T20I 2019 Match in Delhi: National Capital's Air Pollution Woes Won't See Change in Venue of IND-BAN T20I.
Rishabh Pant vs Wriddhiman Saha
One more internal competition among Indian team is between the wicket-keepers Rishabh Pant and Wriddhiman Saha. In the view of forthcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2020, Indian selectors are looking for a reliable wicket-keeper after Dhoni’s absence from cricket. While Pant was initially given a chance, Saha was included in the South Africa Test series. Now, both of them will try to show fans who is better among the two.
Bangladesh tour of India 2019 starts with the 1st T20I on November 3, 2019 at Arun Jaitley International Stadium in Delhi. The 2nd T20I will be played on November 7 while the last T20I is scheduled to be played on November 10. The first Test will start on November 14 while the 2nd Test will start on November 22.
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