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Former Indian wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel has suggested that left-arm pacer Yash Dayal could be considered for a place in the Indian Test team for the second Test against Bangladesh, starting on Friday in Kanpur. Patel believes that Dayal, who has "tremendous potential," could replace either Jasprit Bumrah or Mohammed Siraj, giving India an opportunity to field a left-arm pacer."This will be a great chance to see a left-armer. It has been a while since India had a left-arm seamer, so I feel if he gets the chance, it will be good. We will know. Yash Dayal has tremendous potential. So I don't think there is harm in trying," Patel said.Patel's suggestion comes in the wake of India's emphatic 280-run victory in the first Test against Bangladesh in Chennai. Skipper Rohit Sharma had earlier indicated that the team would be monitoring the workload of their pacers throughout their busy Test schedule, which extends until January next year.Another aspect that will be closely watched in the second Test is the middle-order setup of the Indian team. Sarfaraz Ahmed and Dhruv Jurel impressed during India's 4-1 series triumph over England earlier this year, but with the return of Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul, Patel believes it may be difficult for them to break into the playing XI."I don't think Sarfaraz and Dhruv will make a comeback to the side. Rishabh has just made a comeback. Both of them are very very talented players and very much ready for Test cricket. But they will have to wait for their chances," Patel added.Jurel and Dayal have been included in the Rest of India squad for the upcoming Irani Cup, while Sarfaraz has been selected in Mumbai's squad. If they are unable to make it to the playing XI against Bangladesh, they will have the opportunity to feature in the Irani Cup.

Arshdeep Singh's Stellar T20 World Cup Performance Earns Him Test Team ConsiderationIndian selectors are contemplating the inclusion of left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh in the Test squad for the upcoming tour of Australia. Despite his limited experience in red-ball cricket, Singh's impressive showing in the recent T20 World Cup has caught the attention of the selectors.During India's triumphant T20 World Cup campaign, Singh emerged as the tournament's leading wicket-taker, alongside Afghanistan's Fazalhaq Farooqi, with 17 scalps. His ability to swing the ball effectively in white-ball matches has prompted the selectors to consider him as a potential trump card alongside Jasprit Bumrah in the Test arena.To enhance his chances of selection, Singh may be asked to participate in domestic red-ball matches, beginning with the Duleep Trophy on September 5. The selectors are also keen on adding another left-arm pace option to the white-ball side, which is why Khaleel Ahmed was included in the squads for the ongoing tour of Sri Lanka.Meanwhile, Riyan Parag's selection for the Sri Lanka tour was facilitated by an injury to middle-order batsman Tilak Varma. Parag has shown significant improvement in his attitude and is now focused on staying at the wicket. His ability to bowl decently and field exceptionally makes him a valuable asset to the team.The selectors are also nurturing pacer Harshit Rana for a specific role in white-ball cricket. Rana's ability to bowl yorkers, slower balls, and other variations at the death makes him a suitable option for limited-overs matches.

Arshdeep Singh, the unassuming left-arm pacer, has emerged as a pivotal figure in India's T20 World Cup triumph. His ability to swing the new ball and bowl pinpoint yorkers in the death overs has been instrumental in India's success.Arshdeep's 17 wickets in the tournament, equal to Bangladesh's Fazalhaq Farooqi, placed him as the joint-highest wicket-taker. His composure under pressure was evident in the final against South Africa, where he delivered a crucial spell of 2 for 20.In a heartwarming moment, Arshdeep honored his parents by placing his winners' medal around their necks after the victory. India's competitive total of 176 for 7 was largely due to Virat Kohli's brilliant 76 and Axar Patel's valuable 47.South Africa's chase began with early setbacks, but Heinrich Klaasen and Quinton de Kock threatened to turn the tide. However, Hardik Pandya's dismissal of Klaasen and Jasprit Bumrah's exceptional 18th over swung the momentum back in India's favor.Arshdeep's penultimate over kept the pressure on South Africa, allowing only four runs. The defining moment came in the 20th over when Suryakumar Yadav took a spectacular catch at the boundary off Pandya's bowling. Pandya's impressive figures of 3 for 20 sealed the victory for India, who finished with a thrilling 169 for 8.Arshdeep's evolution as India's premier left-arm pacer in white-ball cricket has been remarkable. His ability to control the new ball and execute yorkers under pressure has made him an indispensable asset to the team.