Ahead of the first Test against Bangladesh, India's head coach Gautam Gambhir confirmed the batting line-up, emphasizing the return of Rishabh Pant after a long injury layoff, which necessitated the exclusion of younger players Dhruv Jurel and Sarfaraz Khan. Gambhir highlighted the shift in Indian cricket from being batting-focused to valuing bowling, praising key bowlers Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja, and Ravichandran Ashwin for their impact. He stressed the importance of intent and maintaining a winning style against a competitive Bangladesh team, which recently achieved a 2-0 series win over Pakistan. Additionally, Rohit Sharma noted the need for careful management of the fast bowlers during a demanding schedule of ten Tests in fifteen weeks. While the team is confident, Gambhir acknowledged the challenges ahead, particularly against spin bowling. The series marks a critical moment for the Indian side as they balance experienced players with emerging talent.