Former Indian cricketer turned commentator Suresh Raina warns team India ahead of the two-match Test series against Bangladesh. The two-match Test series between India and Pakistan will commence on September 19th.
The two-match Test series between India and Bangladesh will start on September 19th. The first Test between the nations will be from September 19th to September 23rd. The second Test will be between September 27th to October 1st. MA Chidambaram Stadium will host the first Test between India and Bangladesh, and the second Test match will be at Green Park, Kanpur. India has always dominated the Test series against Bangladesh since 2000. On 13 occasions, India has been victorious in 11 matches, while two games ended in a draw.
“You Cannot Take Bangladesh Lightly Says Suresh Raina
Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina cautioned India ahead of the Test series against Bangladesh in September. The 37-year-old warned India not to take Bangladesh lightly for the upcoming Test series. The former cricketer turned commentator mentioned Bangladeshi spin bowlers and players who have excelled for a long time. The former stated not to underestimate them. Suresh Raina also commended BCCI for the inclusion of top players in the Duleep Trophy. Moreover, Suresh Raina said the series against Bangladesh will serve as excellent preparation for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. Suresh Raina was quoted by news agency ANI saying,
“Now, a team for Tests will be formed. Top players playing Duleep Trophy is a nice initiative by the BCCI. You get to know a lot of things when you play red-ball cricket. You cannot take Bangladesh lightly as they have a fine spin bowling attack and some good players who have done well for a long time. This series will be a fine match practice for the tour to Australia,”
Former Indian leg-spinner Harbhajan Singh also commented on the Test series against Bangladesh. The 44-year-old said that the series will be amazing. The former cricketer stated that the Indian cricket squad is talented and has a lot of potential. However, Harbhajan Singh further said that Bangladesh can’t be ignored as the neighbors have defeated Pakistan in their first Test match lately. He said,
“It will be a great series. Indian cricket team has been very capable and has potential. However, we can’t strike through Bangladesh as well, they have beaten Pakistan in the first Test match against Pakistan. Sometimes, smaller teams perform well in matches,”
Bangladesh is currently leading in the Test series against Pakistan. Bangladesh won the first Test against Bangladesh by ten wickets. Mushfiqur Rahim scored 191 runs off 341 deliveries. He was also awarded as the Player of the Match. In addition, Shadman Islam scored 93 off 183 balls. Mominul Haque 50(76), Liton Das 56(78), Mehidy Hasan Miraz 77 off 179 ushered Bangladesh to score 565 in their first innings. In reply, Pakistan got all out for 146 runs. Bangladesh only wanted 30 runs to win the match and they won by ten wickets.