Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar wants Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to feature in the Duleep Trophy amid poor show in 1st Test against Bangladesh.

Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Virat Kohli failed to make a mark in testing conditions during the first Test against Bangladesh.

Skipper Rohit Sharma looked visibly frustrated as India struggled early, losing three key wickets in the first session.

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Rohit was spotted practicing reverse-sweep shots in the nets extensively, making his attacking intent clear for the upcoming Test assignment. Rohit Sharma plays a reverse sweep in the nets ahead of the big Test season.

Eden Gardens is termed Rohit’s den as his record 264 runs knock against Sri Lanka came in absolute flair. But the venue saw another commendable innings from Kohli during the Pink Ball Test against Bangladesh in 2019. The right-handed batter scored 136 runs as India clinched the game by 46 runs with almost two and a half days left in the Test.

Sharma’s extensive practice of the reverse sweep highlights his proactive strategy against a spin-heavy Bangladesh attack.

India are set to host a Bangladesh side who have arguably never been as confident as they currently are in Test cricket.

The first Test, beginning in Chennai on Thursday, is expected to be played on the red-soil track which often offers good purchase to pacers, but the black-soil composition might assist the spinners, which is why India have taken extra care to practice spin.

Captain Rohit Sharma has expressed strong support for KL Rahul ahead of India's Test series against Bangladesh. Despite inconsistencies and injuries in Rahul's career, Sharma believes in his talent and aims to maximize his potential.