India’s Probable XI vs Bangladesh: Jadeja Returns, No Kuldeep Yadav!

India will face Bangladesh in their ICC Champions Trophy opener on February 23 in Dubai. With Jasprit Bumrah ruled out due to injury, India’s pace attack looks vulnerable, but their strong spin department could be an advantage in spin-friendly conditions. Ravindra Jadeja returns to the XI, while Kuldeep Yadav is likely to be left out. The final bowling combination will depend on the pitch and dew factor.

India will begin their ICC Champions Trophy campaign against Bangladesh on February 23 at the Dubai International Stadium. A major setback for India came with Jasprit Bumrah’s injury ruling him out of the tournament. Without Bumrah, India’s pace attack looks weak. Arshdeep lacks experience, while Shami is returning after a long injury break. Many experts see India’s pace unit as a weak link, but their strong spin attack could be a big advantage in spin-friendly conditions. The team selection will also depend on the dew factor, as spinners may be less effective if India bowls first.

Probable Playing XI

– *Openers:*Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill
– *Middle Order:* Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK)
– *All-rounders:* Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel
– *Bowlers:* Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Shami/Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy

Varun Chakravarthy is likely to replace Kuldeep Yadav. Arshdeep is certain to play, while the final spot will be a toss-up between Shami and Rana, with Shami having the edge due to his experience.

Disclaimer
The probable XI is based on analysis and predictions. The final team selection will be determined by the Indian team management based on conditions and strategy.

source :Times now