India captain Suryakumar Yadav hints at Mayank Yadav's potential X-factor role ahead of the Bangladesh T20I series, fueling speculation over the pacer's debut after his remarkable IPL performances with Lucknow Super Giants.

It will be interesting to see which of the two pacers, if not both, get to make their India debuit in the Bangladesh T20Is.

India captain Suryakumar Yadav has confirmed that Abhishek Sharma will open the innings with Sanju Samson in the first T20I against Bangladesh. Samson has opened the innings in T20Is in past and will once again do the job in the absence of regulars.

As the India vs Bangladesh T20 series approaches, India will be having a lot of youngsters who will be getting their chance to shine and leave their mark on Indian cricket. Several senior Indian players will be missing from the series such as Virat Kohli ,

Lucknow Super Giants' pace sensation and Team India's newest recruit Mayank Yadav was seen bowling in the nets ahead of the three-game T20I series against Bangladesh, beginning on October 6 in Gwalior.

Also, several IPL franchises will be keeping a keen eye on the series as it could impact their retention strategy ahead of the auction

India vs Bangladesh 1st T20I is scheduled to take place at Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium on October 6, Sunday.