Test cricket returns to Eden Gardens for the first time in 6 years and India will bat first to kick off the proceedings. South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma won the toss and opted to bat first in the first game of the two match series.

As expected, Dhruv Jurel features in India's Playing Xi, while Rishabh Pant also makes a comeback. Washington Sundar, Axar Patel and Ravindra Jadeja will take up spin duties alongside Kuldeep Yadav. Former India captain and coach, Anil Kumble rung the bell to begin proceedings at Eden Gardens.

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Akash Deep, who plays for Bengal, has missed out. Sai Sudharsan, who has had a tough start to his career, has also been replaced, with Sundar carded to bat at No.3

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