Rishabh Pant Returns to India's Test Squad After Nearly Two Years

Pant included in 16-member squad for Bangladesh series; Shami remains sidelined due to injury

Pant's return follows recovery from serious injuries sustained in a 2022 car accident.
The squad for the first Test includes debutant pacer Yash Dayal and returning player KL Rahul.
Jasprit Bumrah, initially speculated to be rested, is included but not named vice-captain.
Mohammed Shami's absence continues as he recovers from foot surgery.
India's first Test against Bangladesh starts on September 19 in Chennai.