India Hosts Bangladesh for T20I Series Start

India is set to host Bangladesh for a T20I series, starting with the first match on October 6 at the New Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium in Gwalior, where Suryakumar Yadav will captain the Indian side. India holds a dominant record against Bangladesh in T20Is, winning 13 out of 14 encounters, and will look to continue this trend following a whitewash in the recent Test series. The match will be broadcast live on the Sports18 Network, with free streaming available on the Jio Cinema app. Notably, Hardik Pandya returns to the squad, while Mayank Yadav earns his first national call-up. Bangladesh, missing star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, will aim to put up a strong fight with a mix of experienced and new players. The match is expected to begin at 7:00 PM IST, with the toss at 6:30 PM IST.