India Eye Clean Sweep, Assess Emerging Talents in Final T20I Against Bangladesh

India, having secured an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match T20I series against Bangladesh, will aim for a clean sweep in the final encounter in Hyderabad on Saturday. The series has provided an opportunity for India to assess the progress of their emerging talents and identify potential backup options for future international events.

Despite the series victories, India's openers, Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma, have failed to impress. Samson has managed only 29 runs in two innings, while Sharma has contributed 15 and 16. Their inconsistency has put pressure on the middle order, with India struggling to 41 for three in the power play during the second T20I.

Head coach Gautam Gambhir and the coaching staff are evaluating potential support players for the upcoming ICC event next year. Fast bowler Mayank Yadav and spinner Varun Chakravarthy have impressed in their limited opportunities. Yadav, returning from injury, has bowled at speeds over 150 km/h, while Chakravarthy claimed three wickets in his comeback match.

Nitish Kumar Reddy has also made a significant impact, scoring a 34-ball 74 and taking two wickets in the Delhi T20I. The think-tank is also considering including other talented players from the bench, such as leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi and all-rounder Harshit Rana.

Bangladesh, on the other hand, will be desperate for a victory to salvage some pride from the tour. They will need stronger performances from senior players like captain Najmul Hossain Shanto, Litton Das, and Mustafizur Rahman, who have not lived up to expectations so far.

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