The first Test match between India and Bangladesh begins today in Chennai, with India aiming for a strong start to their World Test Championship (WTC) campaign. Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj lead India's pace attack, while Rishabh Pant returns to the side after a lengthy injury absence. Bangladesh, fresh from a historic 2-0 series victory over Pakistan, faces a challenging task against India, who have dominated their previous encounters. Coach Gautam Gambhir has indicated that younger players like Dhruv Jurel may have to wait for their opportunities due to the return of senior players. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is also set to kick off his election campaign in Kashmir today, marking a significant political event alongside the cricket match.