Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal has landed in India, sparking rumors that he may take on a commentary role for the upcoming India-Bangladesh series, which begins on September 19 in Chennai.
Tamim made his debut in the commentary box earlier this year and is now set to bring his insights to the Indian subcontinent for the first time.
During this tour, Bangladesh is scheduled to compete in two Test matches and three T20 Internationals against India. Despite never having secured a Test victory against India, Bangladesh is anticipated to present a formidable challenge. The team's confidence is buoyed by their recent landmark Test series win in Pakistan.
Key contributors to that historic success included Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, and emerging fast bowlers Hasan Mahmud and Nahid Rana. If they can maintain their impressive form, Bangladesh could make a significant impact in India.
All-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz has expressed optimism about Bangladesh’s chances of providing a strong contest against the Indian team this time around.
Indian cricketing icon Sourav Ganguly has acknowledged Bangladesh’s triumph in Pakistan but remains skeptical about their ability to replicate that success against India.
The first Test of the series is set to commence in Chennai on September 19, with the second Test scheduled to start on September 27 in Kanpur.
Bangladesh squad for India Tests includes: Najmul Hossain Shanto (captain), Shadman Islam, Zakir Hasan, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Jaker Ali, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Nahid Rana, Taijul Islam, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Nayeem Hasan, and Khaled Ahmed.
