The Rohit Sharma-led team <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-stats-mania/bangladesh-vs-india-1st-odi-stats-review-indias-second-lowest-total-against-bangladesh-virat-kohlis-lowest-average-in-odis-in-a-calendar-year-and-other-stats-0353/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">India</a> suffered a loss at the hands of hosts Bangladesh in the first of the three-match ODI series at the Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on Sunday, December 4. Though the Men in Blue narrowly lost the contest by a wicket, there were certain aspects of the game which Rohit Sharma and co. could not ace and it cost them the match.

While defending an underwhelming total of 186, India did try to put up a fight and gave the rival side a run for their money. However, it was Mehidy Hasan’s defiance till the very end of the contest that handed the side a massive win in the first contest. Team India needs to get back to the drawing board following the loss and might go for some tactical changes ahead of the second 50-over contest.

3 Changes India should make for 2nd ODI against Bangladesh

&nbsp;3. Umran Malik in for Kuldeep Sen

Debutant <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/twitter-reactions-cricket/go-well-kuldeep-sen-twitter-elated-as-young-pacer-makes-international-debut/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kuldeep Sen</a> became the 250th player to represent India in ODIs as he donned the Men in Blue outfit against the Bangla Tigers in the first ODI match. All eyes were on the youngster, Kuldeep had a decent start to his international career as he bagged two wickets in his five overs at an economy rate of 7.40.

Despite that, the Men in Blue could look to include Umran Malik, into the mix. Now, it must be noted that Umran had relished a decent outing in the recently concluded New Zealand ODI series. The pacer, who is known to consistently clock 150 kmph, scalped two wickets in the first ODI match against the Kiwis and gave 66 runs in his stipulated ten overs.

What seemed impressive was Umran’s improved understanding of the game as he was not only using sheer pace but was also readjusting his line and lengths to outfox the rival batters. His inclusion might assist India as he adds extra venom to the attack.

2. Deepak Chahar to bat at no. 8 instead of Shardul Thakur

Shardul Thakur has been coming down the batting order at the no. eight spot for the national side as it was seen in the recently concluded New Zealand series. He batted at the same position during the first ODI against Bangladesh but it didn't bear fruit.

However, this has been an ongoing scenario for Shardul, who has the potential to contribute with the bat but has failed in recent times. That said, the side could use the services of <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/social-tracker-cricket/deepak-chahar-shares-troublesome-experience-of-traveling-to-bangladesh-slams-airlines/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Deepak Chahar</a> at the no. eight spot in the forthcoming match to figure out a manner in which the spot could be utilised effectively.

This could be a missing trick that the side could explore and experiment keeping in mind that there are two ODI matches still to go in the series before entering the Test series.

1. Axar Patel in place of Shahbaz Ahmed

Shahbaz Ahmed was included in the playing XI in the first ODI match as the Men in Blue had to leave out <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/social-tracker-cricket/ban-vs-ind-rishabh-pant-released-from-odi-squad-axar-patel-unavailable-for-first-odi/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Axar Patel</a>. It is understood that Axar got hit in the chest while batting in the nets ahead of the first ODI and therefore was left out as a precautionary measure.

However, assuming he is available for selection for the 2nd ODI, India would look to include him in the playing XI to add more depth and experience to the line-up. Dropping Shahbaz might seem unfair but as we know that team selection is all about balance and not about justice.

Shahbaz was not too effective for the side with the bat as he was dismissed for a duck after facing four deliveries but tried to make up for it with the ball and gave 39 runs in his nine overs.&nbsp;

The Rohit Sharma-led team <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-stats-mania/bangladesh-vs-india-1st-odi-stats-review-indias-second-lowest-total-against-bangladesh-virat-kohlis-lowest-average-in-odis-in-a-calendar-year-and-other-stats-0353/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">India</a> suffered a loss at the hands of hosts Bangladesh in the first of the three-match ODI series at the Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on Sunday, December 4. Though the Men in Blue narrowly lost the contest by a wicket, there were certain aspects of the game which Rohit Sharma and co. could not ace and it cost them the match.
While defending an underwhelming total of 186, India did try to put up a fight and gave the rival side a run for their money. However, it was Mehidy Hasan’s defiance till the very end of the contest that handed the side a massive win in the first contest. Team India needs to get back to the drawing board following the loss and might go for some tactical changes ahead of the second 50-over contest.
<h2>3 Changes India should make for 2nd ODI against Bangladesh</h2>
<h3>&nbsp;3. Umran Malik in for Kuldeep Sen</h3>
<amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1670044306171_Umran-Malik-1-(1).jpeg" width="640" height="400" alt layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
Debutant <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/twitter-reactions-cricket/go-well-kuldeep-sen-twitter-elated-as-young-pacer-makes-international-debut/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kuldeep Sen</a> became the 250th player to represent India in ODIs as he donned the Men in Blue outfit against the Bangla Tigers in the first ODI match. All eyes were on the youngster, Kuldeep had a decent start to his international career as he bagged two wickets in his five overs at an economy rate of 7.40.
Despite that, the Men in Blue could look to include Umran Malik, into the mix. Now, it must be noted that Umran had relished a decent outing in the recently concluded New Zealand ODI series. The pacer, who is known to consistently clock 150 kmph, scalped two wickets in the first ODI match against the Kiwis and gave 66 runs in his stipulated ten overs.
What seemed impressive was Umran’s improved understanding of the game as he was not only using sheer pace but was also readjusting his line and lengths to outfox the rival batters. His inclusion might assist India as he adds extra venom to the attack.

<h3>2. Deepak Chahar to bat at no. 8 instead of Shardul Thakur</h3>
<amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1662286893540_Deepak-Chahar.jpeg" width="640" height="400" alt layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
Shardul Thakur has been coming down the batting order at the no. eight spot for the national side as it was seen in the recently concluded New Zealand series. He batted at the same position during the first ODI against Bangladesh but it didn't bear fruit.
However, this has been an ongoing scenario for Shardul, who has the potential to contribute with the bat but has failed in recent times. That said, the side could use the services of <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/social-tracker-cricket/deepak-chahar-shares-troublesome-experience-of-traveling-to-bangladesh-slams-airlines/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Deepak Chahar</a> at the no. eight spot in the forthcoming match to figure out a manner in which the spot could be utilised effectively.
This could be a missing trick that the side could explore and experiment keeping in mind that there are two ODI matches still to go in the series before entering the Test series.

<h3>1. Axar Patel in place of Shahbaz Ahmed</h3>
<amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1662126624351_Axar-Patel.jpeg" width="640" height="400" alt layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
Shahbaz Ahmed was included in the playing XI in the first ODI match as the Men in Blue had to leave out <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/social-tracker-cricket/ban-vs-ind-rishabh-pant-released-from-odi-squad-axar-patel-unavailable-for-first-odi/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Axar Patel</a>. It is understood that Axar got hit in the chest while batting in the nets ahead of the first ODI and therefore was left out as a precautionary measure.
However, assuming he is available for selection for the 2nd ODI, India would look to include him in the playing XI to add more depth and experience to the line-up. Dropping Shahbaz might seem unfair but as we know that team selection is all about balance and not about justice.
Shahbaz was not too effective for the side with the bat as he was dismissed for a duck after facing four deliveries but tried to make up for it with the ball and gave 39 runs in his nine overs.&nbsp;

The Rohit Sharma-led team <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-stats-mania/bangladesh-vs-india-1st-odi-stats-review-indias-second-lowest-total-against-bangladesh-virat-kohlis-lowest-average-in-odis-in-a-calendar-year-and-other-stats-0353/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">India</a> suffered a loss at the hands of hosts Bangladesh in the first of the three-match ODI series at the Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on Sunday, December 4. Though the Men in Blue narrowly lost the contest by a wicket, there were certain aspects of the game which Rohit Sharma and co. could not ace and it cost them the match.
While defending an underwhelming total of 186, India did try to put up a fight and gave the rival side a run for their money. However, it was Mehidy Hasan’s defiance till the very end of the contest that handed the side a massive win in the first contest. Team India needs to get back to the drawing board following the loss and might go for some tactical changes ahead of the second 50-over contest.
<h2>3 Changes India should make for 2nd ODI against Bangladesh</h2>
<h3>&nbsp;3. Umran Malik in for Kuldeep Sen</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1670044306171_Umran-Malik-1-(1).jpeg" width="640" height="400" alt="">
Debutant <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/twitter-reactions-cricket/go-well-kuldeep-sen-twitter-elated-as-young-pacer-makes-international-debut/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kuldeep Sen</a> became the 250th player to represent India in ODIs as he donned the Men in Blue outfit against the Bangla Tigers in the first ODI match. All eyes were on the youngster, Kuldeep had a decent start to his international career as he bagged two wickets in his five overs at an economy rate of 7.40.
Despite that, the Men in Blue could look to include Umran Malik, into the mix. Now, it must be noted that Umran had relished a decent outing in the recently concluded New Zealand ODI series. The pacer, who is known to consistently clock 150 kmph, scalped two wickets in the first ODI match against the Kiwis and gave 66 runs in his stipulated ten overs.
What seemed impressive was Umran’s improved understanding of the game as he was not only using sheer pace but was also readjusting his line and lengths to outfox the rival batters. His inclusion might assist India as he adds extra venom to the attack.

<h3>2. Deepak Chahar to bat at no. 8 instead of Shardul Thakur</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1662286893540_Deepak-Chahar.jpeg" width="640" height="400" alt="">
Shardul Thakur has been coming down the batting order at the no. eight spot for the national side as it was seen in the recently concluded New Zealand series. He batted at the same position during the first ODI against Bangladesh but it didn't bear fruit.
However, this has been an ongoing scenario for Shardul, who has the potential to contribute with the bat but has failed in recent times. That said, the side could use the services of <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/social-tracker-cricket/deepak-chahar-shares-troublesome-experience-of-traveling-to-bangladesh-slams-airlines/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Deepak Chahar</a> at the no. eight spot in the forthcoming match to figure out a manner in which the spot could be utilised effectively.
This could be a missing trick that the side could explore and experiment keeping in mind that there are two ODI matches still to go in the series before entering the Test series.

<h3>1. Axar Patel in place of Shahbaz Ahmed</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1662126624351_Axar-Patel.jpeg" width="640" height="400" alt="">
Shahbaz Ahmed was included in the playing XI in the first ODI match as the Men in Blue had to leave out <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/social-tracker-cricket/ban-vs-ind-rishabh-pant-released-from-odi-squad-axar-patel-unavailable-for-first-odi/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Axar Patel</a>. It is understood that Axar got hit in the chest while batting in the nets ahead of the first ODI and therefore was left out as a precautionary measure.
However, assuming he is available for selection for the 2nd ODI, India would look to include him in the playing XI to add more depth and experience to the line-up. Dropping Shahbaz might seem unfair but as we know that team selection is all about balance and not about justice.
Shahbaz was not too effective for the side with the bat as he was dismissed for a duck after facing four deliveries but tried to make up for it with the ball and gave 39 runs in his nine overs.&nbsp;

The Rohit Sharma-led team India suffered a loss at the hands of hosts Bangladesh in the first of the three-match ODI series at the Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on Sunday, December 4

BAN vs IND: 3 Changes India should make for 2nd ODI

India are expected to get back to the drawing board and make a few tactical changes for the 2nd ODI.

India are expected to get back to the drawing board and make a few tactical changes for the 2nd ODI against Bangladesh.