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The upcoming India vs Bangladesh T20I series promises to be an intriguing spectacle, particularly as several new faces are poised to make their international debuts. The Indian T20I team, undergoing a significant transition following the retirements of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravindra Jadeja, is led by Suryakumar Yadav, who is expected to helm the team for an extended period in the shortest format. The Bangladesh series has generated much buzz due to the inclusion of Mayank Yadav, a fast bowler who has taken the cricketing world by storm with his blistering pace, reaching speeds of 156.7 kmph while playing for the Lucknow Super Giants.
Alongside Mayank Yadav, Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy are two other players who have yet to make their international bow. Former India opener Aakash Chopra has highlighted these three players as key figures to watch. Chopra emphasizes the potential financial implications surrounding their selections, as their respective franchises, Lucknow Super Giants, Kolkata Knight Riders, and SunRisers Hyderabad, can retain them for a hefty sum of four crores if they remain uncapped Indian players. He strongly advocates for the inclusion of Mayank Yadav in the first T20I, urging the team to unleash his express pace and provide him with an opportunity to showcase his talent on the international stage.
Chopra's analysis suggests that three fast bowlers will likely feature in the first T20I, with Mayank Yadav competing for a spot alongside Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana. He believes that playing all three fast bowlers would allow the team to utilize their pace advantage and create pressure on the Bangladesh batters. The predicted Indian XI for the first T20I includes Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Riyan Parag, Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, and Mayank Yadav. This series offers a valuable platform for the new generation of Indian players to prove their mettle and make their mark on the global stage.
Source: India's Predicted XI vs Bangladesh 1st T20I: 156.7 Kmph Star Mayank Yadav And KKR Player To Debut?