The Indian cricket team has been announced for the two-Test series against Bangladesh, with a focus on preparing for the World Test Championship. While most of the big names have returned to the squad under Rohit Sharma’s captaincy, a few players who were part of the previous Test series have been left out. Let’s take a look at the three unlucky players who missed out on selection this time.
Devdutt Padikkal: A Promising Start Cut Short
Devdutt Padikkal, a left-handed batsman, made a memorable debut in the Dharamsala Test against England, scoring a half-century. His solid performance showed that he has the skills to perform in red-ball cricket. Despite this promising start, Padikkal has not been included in the team for the Bangladesh series. Many expected him to get another chance, but he has unfortunately been left out, despite having performed well in his debut.
Rajat Patidar: Missed Opportunities
Rajat Patidar, another player who made his debut in the home Test series against England, also missed out on the squad for the Bangladesh series. Patidar had the opportunity to cement his place in the team but could only manage 63 runs in three Test matches. The selectors seem to have moved on from him for now, given his inability to capitalize on the chances he received.
Shreyas Iyer: Form and Fitness Issues
Shreyas Iyer, who was once a regular contender for a place in the Indian Test side, has been excluded from the Bangladesh series as well. Iyer’s poor form and lack of domestic cricket have hurt his chances. Although he has worked on his fitness, he has struggled to regain his form, making it difficult for the selectors to include him in the squad. Iyer will need to bounce back in domestic cricket to be considered for future Test series.
These three players may have missed out, but their potential ensures they’ll be watched closely for future opportunities.
