India Squad for Bangladesh Series: Five Players Who Lost Their Spots in India Test Team

As India gears up for the Test series against Bangladesh, several players have found themselves dropped from the squad after inconsistent performances or increased competition.

The selectors made tough decisions following the conclusion of the England series earlier this year, prioritizing emerging talent and the return of seasoned players. This shake-up has left some cricketers who previously donned the Indian jersey out of the upcoming matches, paving the way for fresh faces to make their mark. Here's a look at the key players who lost their spots.

Mukesh Kumar

Mukesh Kumar, with three Test caps, has been left out of the squad for the upcoming Bangladesh series. Though he showed promise during his debut against the West Indies, his inconsistent performances, including just seven wickets across three Tests, led to his omission. India has instead opted for uncapped left-arm pacer Yash Dayal.

Rajat Patidar

Rajat Patidar’s struggle to make an impact during the England series has cost him his place in the squad. He managed only 63 runs in six innings, and the return of Virat Kohli pushed Patidar out of contention.

KS Bharat

With Rishabh Pant back in the fold as India’s first-choice wicketkeeper after recovering from his accident, KS Bharat’s spot was further threatened by Dhruv Jurel’s rise. Bharat’s underwhelming performances during the England series sealed his fate.

Washington Sundar

Washington Sundar has struggled to find a consistent spot in India’s Test team, largely due to the presence of established spinners like Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, and Kuldeep Yadav. Released from the squad during the England series to play in the Ranji Trophy semifinals, Sundar has since been surplus to team requirements.