Bangladesh's Litton Das participates in a training session ahead of their first test match between India and Bangladesh in Chennai.
India vs Bangladesh 1st Test: Bangladeshi Players Sweat It Out Ahead Of Series Opener - In Pics
Bangladesh players hit the ground ahead of the first Test against India, sweating it out under the sun in Chennai. Led by Najmul Hossain Shanto, Bangladesh enter the series high on confidence after earning their first ever win and maiden series win against Pakistan in Pakistan. The Bangladeshi side will have high hopes from their bowlers who did well against Pakistan and the batting will be dependent on the veteran Mushfiqur Rahim and wicket-keeper batter Litton Das.
Bangladesh's captain Najmul Hossain Shanto, right, speaks with support staff during a training session ahead of their first test match between India and Bangladesh in Chennai.
Bangladesh's Shadman Islam bats in the nets during a training session ahead of their first test match between India and Bangladesh in Chennai.
Bangladesh's Nahid Rana participates in a training session ahead of their first test match between India and Bangladesh in Chennai.
Bangladesh's Taskin Ahmed participates in a training session ahead of their first test match between India and Bangladesh in Chennai.
Bangladesh's cricketers participates in a training session ahead of their first test match between India and Bangladesh in Chennai.
Bangladesh's Mushfiqur Rahim, left, Taijul Islam participates in a training session ahead of their first test match between India and Bangladesh in Chennai.
Bangladesh's Mehidy Hasan Miraz participates in a training session ahead of their first test match between India and Bangladesh in Chennai.