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The Najmul Hossain Shanto-led Bangladesh Test team were jubilant after they white-washed the hosts Pakistan 2-0 in a historic Test series victory.

Following a 10-wicket win in the first Test, Bangladesh followed up with yet another dominating all-round performance in the second Test, which they won by 6 wickets at Rawalpindi.

In terms of the World Test Championship (WTC), the team's chances looked slim, but the 2-0 series win against Pakistan has helped them jump two places higher, to sixth in the WTC 2024/25 points table.

The road looks tough when they take on their biggest challenge in the tour of India starting later this month, however the Bangladesh skipper Shanto sent out a strong message to their next opponents India following their dominating victory against Pakistan.

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What did Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto say ahead of the Test series tour of India?

Speaking at the press-conference following Bangladesh's historic 2-0 Test series whitewash over Pakistan, the team's skipper Najmul Shanto lauded the players and sent out a warning to their next opponents, India.

"Our next Test series against India and this is very important for us. This series win will give us a lot of confidence. The way Mehidy [Hasan Miraz] bowled and took 5 wickets in these conditions is very impressive. Hope he, Shakib [Al Hasan] and Mushfiqur [Rahim] can do the same against India in India."

When will the India vs Bangladesh Test series start? 

The Bangladesh tour of India will feature a two-match Test series followed by a three-match T20I series.

The first Test match will begin on September 19, followed by the second match starting on September 27.

Schedule for the India vs Bangladesh Test series?
MatchDateVenue
India vs Bangladesh, 1st TestSeptember 19-23Chennai
India vs Bangladesh, 2nd TestSeptember 27 - October 1Kanpur

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India vs Bangladesh head-to-head record in Test cricket

Bangladesh have never beaten India in test cricket history. Since making their Test debut in 2000, they have only managed two draws at best against the Indians.

Bangladesh's head-to-head record against India in Test cricket
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Saino Zachariah is a content producer for The Sporting News' India edition.