India is set to begin a two-match Test series against Bangladesh on September 19, 2024, with the first match at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The match marks the return of wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant after a 21-month hiatus due to injury, alongside other key players like Virat Kohli and KL Rahul. However, several players, including Sarfaraz Khan and Axar Patel, are expected to miss the playing XI due to team composition and conditions favoring spin bowlers. Former Australian spinner Brad Hogg has suggested a potential playing XI that excludes both Rahul and Axar Patel, while highlighting the importance of a balanced attack with spinners. As Rohit Sharma manages his career at 37, discussions about his successor as captain are emerging, with Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill identified as strong future candidates. The series will be crucial for both teams, with Bangladesh entering the contest on a high from their recent clean sweep against Pakistan.