Bangladesh head into the 2nd Test of their 2024 tour of India at Green Park, Kanpur. Fans have been left curious about the exclusion of two key fast bowlers—Taskin Ahmed and Nahid Rana. Both quicks played significant roles in Bangladesh’s recent matches, so their absence from the playing XI has raised eyebrows.
Bangladesh’s Playing XI for 2nd Test against India
Shadman Islam, Zakir Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto(c), Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das(w), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Khaled Ahmed
At the toss, Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto made it clear that his team was happy to bat first, even if they lost the toss. His confidence in the pitch as a batting-friendly surface is evident:
“Happy to bat first, we wanted to bat anyway. As a batter if we get a start we have to score well. Hope our batters can score big today. Looks like a good wicket to bat on. New ball batting will be key though.”
But the biggest surprise came when Shanto announced that Taskin Ahmed and Nahid Rana would not be playing in this crucial Test. Instead, Bangladesh has opted for spinner Taijul Islam and pacer Khaled Ahmed.
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Why Are Taskin Ahmed and Nahid Rana Not Playing 2nd Test
One of the main reasons behind resting Taskin and Nahid lies in the nature of the Kanpur pitch. Green Park has historically favored spinners over fast bowlers. With conditions likely to assist slow bowlers as the game progresses, Bangladesh is banking on the spin duo of Taijul Islam and Mehidy Hasan to exploit the turn and bounce from Day 2 onwards.
India Playing XI
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant(w), KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
Why is the IND vs BAN 2nd Test Delayed?
The start of the 2nd Test between India and Bangladesh has been delayed due to a wet outfield following heavy overnight rain on Friday, September 27, 2024. The rain left the ground soaked, and while the pitch itself is fine, the outfield needs time to dry up. Ground staff have been hard at work, using super-soppers and other equipment to get the field match-ready. Fans will need a bit of patience, but the game should get underway once conditions improve!
How Many Times Has Bangladesh Defeated India in Cricket?
Bangladesh has put up some tough fights against India over the years, but victories have been rare. In the 13 Tests played between the two sides, India has dominated, winning 11 matches, with two ending in draws. In One Day Internationals (ODIs), the record is slightly more competitive—India has won 31 of the 39 encounters, while Bangladesh has claimed 7 victories, with one match ending without a result. When it comes to T20Is, India has a commanding lead, winning 11 out of 12 matches, with Bangladesh pulling off just one memorable victory.
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