Team India's Intense Preps for Bangladesh Test Series Begin

Indian cricket team spearheaded by stars like Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, began training for their upcoming two-Test series against Bangladesh. New head coach Gautam Gambhir and his team were also seen strategizing. With vital World Test Championship points at stake, the team aims for a strong comeback after a loss against Sri Lanka.

The Indian cricket team, led by stalwarts Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, commenced intensive training sessions on Friday ahead of their two-Test series against Bangladesh.

The squad, featuring skipper Rohit Sharma, gathered at the MA Chidambaram Stadium for a closed-door training session.

This series marks the first home assignment for new head coach Gautam Gambhir, with support from bowling coach Morne Morkel and assistant coach Abhishek Nayar.

The BCCI shared images of the practice session, showcasing the team preparing rigorously under the guidance of the new coaching staff.

Players like Bumrah and Kohli showed commitment during training, aiming to move past their recent ODI series loss against Sri Lanka.

The team also includes key players KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant, with Sarfaraz Khan expected to join post-Duleep Trophy commitments.

With crucial World Test Championship points at stake, India looks to fortify their lead in the standings.

Meanwhile, Bangladesh is riding high on their recent Test series victory over Pakistan, setting the stage for an intriguing contest.

The first Test begins on September 19, with the series moving to Kanpur for the second Test on September 27.

(With inputs from agencies.)