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Xtra Time Web Desk: Bangladesh has made one change to their Test squad for the upcoming tour of India, following their historic 2-0 series win in Pakistan. Uncapped batter Jaker Ali has been called up to replace fast bowler Shoriful Islam, who is sidelined with a groin injury sustained during the first Test against Pakistan.

In Shoriful's absence, Bangladesh's pace attack will be led by Taskin Ahmed, alongside Nahid Rana, Hasan Mahmud, and Khaled Ahmed. Jaker Ali, yet to make his Test and ODI debut, has played 17 T20Is since his debut at the 2023 Asian Games. The 26-year-old has an impressive first-class record, averaging 41.47 with four centuries in 49 matches.

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Meanwhile, opening batter Mahmudul Hasan Joy, who missed the Pakistan Tests due to a groin niggle, retains his place in the squad. However, Shadman Islam's strong performance in the first Test in Rawalpindi might see him retain his spot at the top of the order alongside Zakir Hasan.

Bangladesh Test Squad for the India Tour 2024#BCB #Cricket #BDCricket #Bangladesh #INDvsBAN pic.twitter.com/1npeXGgkix

— Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) September 12, 2024

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The first Test against India is scheduled to begin on September 19 in Chennai, followed by the second Test in Kanpur from September 27. Both matches are part of the ongoing World Test Championship cycle, with India currently leading the standings and Bangladesh in fourth place.

Bangladesh squad for India Tests

Najmul Hossain Shanto (Capt), Shadman Islam, Zakir Hasan, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das (WK), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Jaker Ali, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Nahid Rana, Taijul Islam, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Nayeem Hasan, Khaled Ahmed