IND vs BAN: Team India Will Achieve Historic Milestone If They Beat Bangladesh In Chepauk Test

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The Indian cricket team is gearing up for an intense Test schedule in the coming months, with ten Test matches lined up between September and January. The journey begins with a two-match series against Bangladesh, starting on September 19 at the spin-friendly MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

But apart from the action on the field, Rohit Sharma & Co. will have their eyes set on a historic milestone that could redefine their legacy in Test cricket.

Unique Test Record Awaits Team India In Chennai Test

India's Test record currently stands at 178 wins and 178 losses from 579 matches. If they manage to win the first Test against Bangladesh, it will mark the first time in their 92-year history that they will have more wins than losses in the longest format of the game.

This potential achievement adds significant weight to the upcoming series, as India aims to tilt the scales in their favor for the first time since their inaugural Test match in 1932.

India's Historic Opportunity

India has been a dominant force in Test cricket, especially in recent years. However, matching their wins to losses only happened earlier this year during their five-match Test series against England, which they won 4-1. Now, with another series victory, India can push ahead and solidify a positive win-loss record in Test cricket for the first time.

With the World Test Championship points also at stake, India will be motivated to start strong in Chennai before traveling north to Kanpur for the second Test, scheduled from September 27. The Rohit Sharma-led team will need to be at their best to maintain their momentum and reach this unprecedented landmark.
Squad Selections and Returns

The Indian cricket board has named a strong squad for the first Test against Bangladesh, featuring the return of key players like Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant. Kohli, who missed the recent series against England due to personal reasons, will be keen to make his mark. Rishabh Pant's comeback is especially heartwarming for fans, as the wicketkeeper-batsman has been out of action since his horrific car accident in December 2022.

Notably absent from the squad is Shreyas Iyer, whose place in the Test setup is now uncertain. Iyer had featured in the Tests against England, but with a packed middle order, it remains to be seen how the team management will shape the batting lineup going forward.

India's Squad for the 1st Test vs Bangladesh:

Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (wk), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, Yash Dayal.