Team India has begun preparations for the upcoming two-match Test series against Bangladesh starting September 19 in Chennai. Rohit Sharma-led Test squad assembled at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Friday (Sep 13), with head coach Gautam Gambhir overseeing the first training session ahead of the home season.

Team India begins preparation for Bangladesh Tests in Chennai; Kohli, Bumrah, Morkel hog limelight

The Ajit Agarkar-led selection panel made a quick U-turn on Jasprit Bumrah’s workload management. From initial reports suggesting that the board was willing to rest the ace seamer for the first series of the upcoming home season, the BCCI picking Bumrah for the first Test against Bangladesh raised some eyebrows.

Here’s why selectors went from resting Bumrah to ‘surprisingly’ picking him for 1st Test vs Bangladesh

Akash Deep picked nine wickets across two innings for India A against India B during their first-round Duleep Trophy match recently. Upon being approached about how he made the ball talk, the right-arm seamer credited constructive conversations with Mohammad Shami for this magic.

Bangladesh Test-bound Akash Deep credits Mohammed Shami for Duleep Trophy first-round success

Ace India keeper-batter Rishabh Pant acknowledges Bangladesh’s rise after their maiden series win over Pakistan, admitting India is not taking them lightly. As India and Bangladesh face off in two Tests starting September 19 in Chennai, Pant downplays discounting Bangladesh, saying because the pressure is so much more in international cricket, no one can afford to underestimate any opposition.

Rishabh Pant realises Bangladesh threat, says ‘cannot afford to underestimate any team'

Ace India seamer Mohammed Shami might miss the upcoming two-match Test series against Bangladesh starting September 19 in Chennai. Although he has resumed bowling at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru following his ankle surgery, the BCCI decided against accelerating his comeback.

BCCI to rest Mohammed Shami for Bangladesh Tests, Ranji Trophy opener to mark his return - Reports

BCCI recently announced four squads for the upcoming Duleep Trophy. The forthcoming domestic tournament will feature KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Rishabh Pant, Suryakumar Yadav, etc.

'Get back to the high standards...': Sunil Gavaskar questions Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma missing Duleep Trophy

Batting stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma might feature in the upcoming Duleep Trophy alongside other first-team players as Team India gears up for the two home Tests against Bangladesh starting September 19.

Virat, Rohit might play in Duleep Trophy as India gear up for Bangladesh Tests; BCCI to include Iyer, Ishan

Ace India seamer Mohammed Shami is closing in on full fitness, with the latest report suggesting he might return to playing competitive cricket during the home season that begins with the Bangladesh Tests on September 19 in Chennai.

Boost for Team India as Mohammed Shami expected to be fit for home Bangladesh Tests

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), on Thursday (June 20), announced the home fixtures for the senior men’s team for the 2024/25 season, starting in September.

BCCI announces Team India's home fixtures for upcoming 2024/25 season; England, NZ among touring teams