India squad for Bangladesh T20Is will be announced by the end of this week. Sanju Samson is set to be the first-choice keeper as Pant is likely to get a break.
Jitesh Sharma is emerging as a strong contender to secure the position of the second wicketkeeper in the Indian T20 team led by Suryakumar Yadav, set to face Bangladesh in a series of three T20Is starting on October 6 in Gwalior, reported news agency PTI. The team announcement is anticipated within the week. The subsequent T20Is will unfold in New Delhi and Hyderabad on October 9 and 12, respectively.
With Rishabh Pant concentrating on 10 Tests this season, Sanju Samson is poised to be India’s leading wicketkeeper in the Bangladesh T20Is. Jitesh, hailing from Vidarbha, is reportedly leading the race for the second wicketkeeper spot, outpacing Ishan Kishan. Kishan’s inclusion in the Rest of India squad for the Irani Cup suggests a possible delay in his return to international cricket.
The Test series against New Zealand, starting October 16 in Bengaluru, might see key players such as Shubman Gill, Pant, and Jasprit Bumrah being rested as part of a workload management strategy. Some players will be unavailable due to their participation in the Irani Cup between Rest of India and Mumbai in Lucknow from October 1 to 5.
