REVEALED! Why Axar Patel is LIKELY to Miss Out on India's Playing XI For Test vs Bangladesh

Ind vs Ban: With the seasoned and experienced Ravichandran Ashwin in the squad for the Tests versus Bangladesh , Axar Patel is likely to miss out. While it would be a little harsh on the left-handed all-rounder after his heroics in recent times, one understands, Ashwin is way ahead in the pecking order in this duel. 

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Why Ashwin Over Axar

Ashwin is a master of his craft and keeps getting better. And on Indian conditions, he is almost unplayable. Axar, one feels, may get a go, but it will not be in the opening Test at the M. Chinnaswamy stadium. With Ashwin, India would have variety. Ravindra Jadeja is a certainty in the XI and with Ashwin playing alongside him - it would just be perfect. Ashwin and Jadeja have been serial match-winners for India for years. 

WTC in Mind

The two Tests versus Bangladesh are crucial for both sides as they would be part of the ongoing World Test Championship cycle. India are currently top of the tree in the standings with Australia in the second spot. New Zealand occupy the third spot, while Bangladesh find themselves at the fourth spot currently. 

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India's Test Squad for Tests vs Bangladesh : Rohit Sharma (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli , KL Rahul , Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (WK), Dhruv Jurel (WK), R Ashwin, R Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah , Yash Dayal.

India's Predicted Playing XI: Rohit Sharma , Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli , Rishabh Pant , Sarfaraz Khan/ KL Rahul , Ravindra Jadeja, Ravi Ashwin, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah , Kuldeep Yadav