The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced a 15-member squad for the primary Take a look at in opposition to the West Indies, starting on October 28 on the Sher-e-Bangla Nationwide Cricket Stadium in Mirpur. Fast bowler Taskin Ahmed returns to the Take a look at setup after missing the one-off match in opposition to Afghanistan earlier this month.
Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto will lead the facet within the two-match collection, with Mehidy Hasan Miraz named vice-captain. The Bangla Tifers, who’re at fourth place on the ICC World Take a look at Championship (WTC) 2025-27 standings, will intention to collect priceless WTC points throughout the collection on residence soil.
Taskin Ahmed Returns as Bangladesh Drop Khaled Ahmed
Taskin Ahmed has returned to the Bangladesh tempo assault forward of the home collection. The proper-arm quick bowler replaces Khaled Ahmed, who has been ignored of the squad after the previous Take a look at task in opposition to Afghanistan.
Hasan Mahmud, Ebadot Hossain and left-arm pacer Shoriful Islam have retained their places within the squad. The four quick bowlers will lead the assault in opposition to the West Indies in Mirpur.
In the meantime, Nahid Rana remains unavailable for selection as he continues to recuperate from a longstanding injury. His absence leaves the crew with out one in every of its promising fast-bowling choices for the opening Take a look at.
Litton Das Returns as Soumya Sarkar Loses His Place
Wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das has been declared match for the primary Take a look at after missing the latest tri-nation white-ball collection within the United Arab Emirates due to a hip bone injury. His return provides an experienced option behind the stumps and within the batting lineup.
Jaker Ali Anik has retained his place because the backup wicketkeeper. He’s also gaining management experience by captaining the BCB XI in a two-day warm-up match in opposition to the touring West Indies facet forward of the Take a look at collection.
The middle order options experienced batters Mushfiqur Rahim and Mominul Haque, alongside Tawhid Hridoy. Nevertheless, Soumya Sarkar has been dropped after featuring within the latest Take a look at task in opposition to Afghanistan, leaving him out of the squad for the West Indies collection.
Shadman Islam and Tanzid Hasan Lead the Opening Choices
The selectors have included Shadman Islam and left-hander Tanzid Hasan as their specialist opening batters for the collection.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz will add steadiness to the Bangladesh facet as vice-captain and a key all-rounder. He’ll lead the spin division alongside left-arm spinner Taijul Islam and off-spinner Nayeem Hasan, giving Shanto three specialist spin choices for the Mirpur circumstances.
Nayeem retains his place after initially being named as a reserve within the squad for the Afghanistan Take a look at before incomes promotion to the principle taking part in group.
The first Take a look at will conclude on November 1, after which the teams will journey to Sylhet for the second match, starting on November 5 on the Sylhet Worldwide Cricket Stadium.
Bangladesh squad: Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Ebadot Hossain Chowdhury, Hasan Mahmud, Jaker Ali Anik, Litton Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Nayeem Hasan, Shadman Islam, Shoriful Islam, Taijul Islam, Tanzid Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Tawhid Hridoy.
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