BCCI announces India squad for Bangladesh T20Is, Mayank Yadav included

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially announced the squad for the upcoming T20I series against Bangladesh, set to commence on October 6. The selection committee has made some notable decisions, including the maiden call-up for young fast bowler Mayank Yadav.

This series marks a significant opportunity for Mayank, who has been impressive in domestic circuits and is expected to bring his pace bowling capabilities to the fore.

Key absentees in the Indian squad

Notably, established players like Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill and Kuldeep Yadav have been rested for this series, paving the way for new faces to showcase their talents on the international stage. Mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy also makes a return to the squad after a brief hiatus.

As the team gears up for the series against Bangladesh, fans are eager to see how the new lineup performs and how Mayank capitalizes on his first international opportunity.

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India squad for Bangladesh T20Is

The Indian team will be led by Suryakumar Yadav, with a mix of experienced players and fresh talent. The squad includes:

Suryakumar Yadav (c), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Riyan Parag, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Mayank Yadav

IND vs BAN T20I series schedule

The T20I series consists of three matches, which will take place at:

• 1st T20I: October 6, 2024 – Gwalior
• 2nd T20I: October 9, 2024 – New Delhi
• 3rd T20I: October 12, 2024 – Hyderabad

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