There will be a Test series between Bangladesh and India but fans on social media have already initiated a boycott of Bangladesh before this with boycott cricket with Bangladesh trending on Twitter/X
The first Test of the two-match series is scheduled to begin in Chennai on September 19, while the second Test is scheduled to begin in Kanpur on September 27. Even before the series begins, there appear to be ominous clouds hanging over Bangladesh and India matches taking place in September.
Why is ‘Boycott Cricket Series with Bangladesh’ trending on Twitter/X in India
पूरा Bangladesh भारत की हार का जश्न मना रहा है
Boycott India Campaign चला रहे, ठीक है, पर Indians और Indian Cricket Team को नफरत से ग!ली देने का कोई कारण नहीं है।
भगवान का शुक्र है कि ज़्यादातर भारतीय बंगाली नहीं समझते वरना वे Bangladesh को दुश्मन देश घोषित कर देते।Hindus… pic.twitter.com/WBalklEGak
— आध्या श्री (@Aadhya__Sri) September 8, 2024
Notably, due to violence against Hindus in Bangladesh, the Hindu Mahasbaha has threatened to protest against the visiting team in Kanpur. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is considering moving the match to Indore due to the current circumstances. Although there hasn’t been an official confirmation yet, sources close to the BCCI have told that such a move might be planned.
In Bangladesh, there have been numerous instances of violence against minorities in recent days. Numerous media sources have asserted that Hindus in Bangladesh are the victims of atrocities which has lead to several accounts on Twitter/X wanting the Indian government to call off the series and boycott cricket matches with Bangladesh in the future. Protests have been held in Bangladesh, and the Hindu Mahasabha has issued a strong warning as Bangladesh prepares to tour India for a cricket series.
Hindu Masabha had already objected to the India-Bangladesh Twenty20 International in Gwalior.
#NoCricketWithBangladesh@BCCI
We don’t need cricket against Pakistan and Bangladesh boycott them both pic.twitter.com/o4UvgGEbVj— Pritesh (@Pritesh__Gehlot) September 8, 2024
Players from Team India
A source close to the BCCI disclosed in an exclusive interview that the team selection for the Bangladesh series, at the very least, is unlikely to be significantly influenced by results in the first round of the Duleep Trophy. This will be Virat Kohli’s first Test match back since January. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma will open the proceedings.
Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Ravindra Jadeja will probably be the three spin-bowling all-rounders, and Sarfaraz Khan is expected to be involved. There will also be focus on Rishabh Pant, who is anticipated to return to India in white clothes.
After 634 days, he will be back with the Indian team for a Test match. He was involved in a tragic accident that kept him out of commission for a long time. Earlier this year, he returned to the Indian Premier League and the Indian side that won the T20 World Cup.