After missing cricket action for a month, the Indian team is set to return with a two-match Test series against Bangladesh. Although several squad-bound players, including Rishabh Pant, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and KL Rahul, participated in the ongoing Duleep Trophy. Those selected for the Bangladesh series have been confirmed to withdraw from their respective Duleep Trophy team.
The two-match series is part of the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25. Table-toppers India have 10 more games remaining in this WTC cycle, and a series win against Bangladesh will further solidify their top position. The Bangla Tigers, meanwhile, are brimming with confidence after a 2-0 Test series win against Pakistan on Pakistani soil.
Bangladesh Tour of India 2024 Schedule
Bangladesh’s tour of India will commence in Chennai on September 19 with the first Test. The second Test is scheduled to be played at Kanpur’s Green Park Stadium. Following the Test series, a 3-match T20I series will take place, with matches scheduled in Gwalior, Delhi, and Hyderabad on October 6, 9, and 12, respectively.
| Match | Date | Time (IST) | Venue |
| 1st Test | Sep 19 – Sep 23 | 9:30 AM | Chennai |
| 2nd Test | Sep 27- Oct 1 | 9:30 AM | Kanpur |
| 1st T20I | October 6 | 7:00 PM | Gwalior |
| 2nd T20I | October 9 | 7:00 PM | Delhi |
| 3rd T20I | October 12 | 7:00 PM | Hyderabad |
India and Bangladesh Test Squads For 2024 Series
India’s top trio—Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Jasprit Bumrah—are set to return to action. The spin duo of R. Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja will also be back on the field after a lengthy break. Meanwhile, KL Rahul will make his comeback after being sidelined by an injury during the England Test series in January.
Yash Dayal, the RCB bowler, has earned his maiden call-up to the Indian Test squad. Rishabh Pant is also making his Test return after nearly two years. On the other hand, the visitors have yet to announce their squad.
India Squad: Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (wk), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, Yash Dayal.
Bangladesh Squad: Yet to be announced.
Where to watch the India vs Bangladesh 2024 Test Series
Fans in India can watch the two Test matches on TV via the Sports 18 Channel. For those who prefer online streaming, the matches will be available on the Jio Cinema app or website. In Bangladesh, the series will be streamed on the Rabbitholebd YouTube channel, while the TV telecast will be available on GTV.