The Indian cricket team is going to be seen in action very soon. It is worth noting that the two-match Test series between India and Bangladesh (IND vs BAN) is going to start from November 19. The first match will be played at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai from November 19.

So now former Australian player Brad Hogg has selected the Indian cricket team for this match. But you will be surprised to know that he has not given place to all-rounder Akshar Patel and experienced batsman KL Rahul, who are in great form, in this team. Apart from this, he has decided to play left-right batting player Ravindra Jadeja at number five in his team.

Let us tell you that KL Rahul played for the India A team in the ongoing Duleep Trophy, in which he also scored a half-century in the second innings of the first match played at M Chinnaswamy in Bengaluru. On the other hand, Jadeja has not played any competitive cricket since the T20 World Cup 2024. In such a situation, it is natural to have doubts on Hogg’s decision.

Speaking on his YouTube channel, Brad Hogg said- The playing XI I am going with for India for the first Test match against Bangladesh is- Jaiswal, Rohit will open the batting. Gill at No. 3, Kohli at No. 4, and left-hander Ravindra Jadeja at No. 5 to maintain the left-right hand combination. Then there is Sarfaraz Khan, Pant and then you have bowlers where you have Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Siraj and Bumrah.

Brad Hogg’s selection of India’s team against Bangladesh

Rohit Sharma (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), R Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah.