Ahead of the three-match T20I series against Bangladesh, batting legend VVS Laxman has issued warning for Team India, saying it will be a tough one for the hosts as they lack experience in the middle-order.

Regular skipper Virat Kohli has been rested for the series while youngsters like Sanju Samson and Shivam Dube have received their India call-up.

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In Kohli’s absence, Rohit Sharma will lead the Men in Blue in the T20I series, starting November 3 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.

“It will be a tough series for the home team since Bangladesh are travelling with a strong side, but I feel the series will be 2-1 in favour of India,” Laxman said while speaking at the Game Plan show on Star Sports.

“Also with the form Rohit and KL Rahul are in right now, with (Shikhar) Dhawan looking at establishing himself, I am backing the Indian batting power to win the series,” he added.

Laxman also reckons the upcoming series is the best opportunity for Bangladesh to beat India in their den.

“This is the best opportunity for team Bangladesh to beat India in their home soil since they have depth in their batting line-up,” he said.

“However, on their bowling department pressure will be more on Mustafizur (Rahim) to deliver since the fast-bowling line-up looks inexperienced compared to their spin bowler in the team.

“Mustafizur would need to play key-role in picking-up early wickets with the new ball, since Virat is not there in the side and team India seems to be little inexperienced in the middle order.”

Commenting on India’s bowling, Laxman said spinners Yuzvendra Chahal and Krunal Pandya will hold the key.

“There is a lot of inexperience in this bowling line up so I hope Yuzvendra Chahal plays all three matches. I think it’s a great opportunity for other young players like Krunal Pandya to win matches and bowl those tough overs to emerge victorious,” he concluded.

(With IANS inputs)