New Delhi, Oct. 12 -- There's more to the current T20 matches against Bangladesh than a bilateral series. Coach Gautam Gambhir andskipper Suryakumar Yadav are on a quest to build the next world-beating Indian T20 team after winning the 2024 World Cup. Simultaneously, it showcases T20 talent to the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises before the retention and auction of players for IPL 2025.

Topmost on everyone's mind was the Mayank Yadav typhoon. He made a sensational IPL debut this year, the fastest bowler of the season at over 155 kmph, and taking six wickets in his first two games. His scalps included England's Jonny Bairstow and Aussie stars Glenn Maxwell and Cameron Green, whom he hurried into false shots. But abdominal and side s...