Kuldeep Yadav returns, Mohammed Siraj rested: India’s probable XI for 2nd Test against Bangladesh

To be clear, the type of pitch chosen for the game will have a big impact on deciding India’s squad for the game. Although they are unlikely to make too many changes, India could keep or drop the third-fastest bowler depending on the conditions. The first Test was rare in that both sides chose three fast bowlers despite the match being played in India.

If India do the same thing they did during the Bangladesh tour, they could opt for the pace-friendly ground in Kanpur. However, considering there is a big five-Test series coming up in Australia later this year and a Champions Trophy to be played soon after next year, they might also want to be mindful of giving their pacers as much rest as possible. They would also be confident that their world-class spin duo Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja would surpass Bangladesh’s formidable squad of spinners. They could also bring in Kuldeep Yadav as an additional wicket-taking spin option.

India continues with Bumrah

However, it is likely that Jasprit Bumrah will not be the pacer to take a break. Instead, it could be Mohammed Siraj, who had a very brief injury scare in the first Test. Although the consequences were not serious, India would be tempted to play it safe. Akash Deep appears to be one of the best candidates to become India’s third pacer in Australia if Mohammed Shami does not return and hence he will definitely get another game.

India is expected to start the 2nd Test against Bangladesh

Batters – Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul

All-rounders – Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin

Wicketkeeper – Rishabh Pants

Bowlers – Jasprit Bumrah, Akash Deep, Kuldeep Yadav