Bangladesh have acquired a major increase forward of their upcoming ODI collection towards Zimbabwe with the return of skilled wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das. After lacking the current Check and T20I assignments towards Australia attributable to a calf harm, Litton has recovered in time to be included within the 15-member squad for the three-match ODI collection. His return strengthens Bangladesh’s batting unit because the guests put together for an vital white-ball problem in Harare.
Litton Das returns to Bangladesh ODI unit
Litton’s inclusion ends weeks of uncertainty surrounding his health. The trendy opener sustained a calf harm throughout Bangladesh’s ODI collection towards Australia in Dhaka, forcing him to take a seat out the one-off Check towards Zimbabwe. His absence additionally prolonged to the three-match T20I collection towards Australia in Chattogram, the place Mahidul Islam Bhuiyan was drafted into the Check squad as cowl.
There have been lingering doubts over whether or not Litton would recuperate in time for the ODI leg of the Zimbabwe tour, notably as each he and tempo spearhead Taskin Ahmed are anticipated to overlook the T20I collection towards Zimbabwe due to their commitments within the Lanka Premier League (LPL).
Nonetheless, Bangladesh Cricket Board officers have acquired encouraging information after Litton resumed full coaching on the Sher-e-Bangla Nationwide Cricket Stadium. His progress has been intently monitored, and the selectors had been glad sufficient to convey him again into the ODI setup.
His return provides much-needed expertise to Bangladesh’s batting lineup, with Litton anticipated to play a key function on the high of the order alongside the group’s younger batting abilities.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz to steer balanced Bangladesh squad
The ODI squad will as soon as once more be led by all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who continues as captain, whereas Najmul Hossain Shanto has been named vice-captain. The selectors have opted for a balanced mixture of skilled campaigners and rising gamers as Bangladesh look to construct momentum within the 50-over format.
The batting division options Soumya Sarkar, Mohammed Saif Hasan, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Towhid Hridoy and Litton Das, whereas wicketkeeping duties can be shared between Litton and Quazi Nurul Hasan Sohan.
Bangladesh additionally possess a flexible bowling assault led by Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam and the thrilling younger quick bowler Nahid Rana. Spin choices embrace captain Mehidy, Rishad Hossain and Tanvir Islam, giving the guests a number of combos to go well with the circumstances in Zimbabwe.
The inclusion of a number of all-rounders additionally gives flexibility, permitting the group administration to adapt their enjoying XI relying on match conditions.
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Tour schedule and ODI squad
Bangladesh’s tour of Zimbabwe begins with a one-off Check in Harare on June 28 earlier than consideration shifts to the three-match ODI collection. The white-ball contests are anticipated to supply precious preparation forward of Bangladesh’s upcoming worldwide assignments.
Following the ODI collection, Zimbabwe and Bangladesh will face off in three T20 Internationals, scheduled for July 6, 9 and 11. All three matches can be performed on the Harare Sports activities Membership, though Litton and Taskin are more likely to be unavailable for that leg attributable to their participation within the LPL.
Bangladesh ODI squad: Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Soumya Sarkar, Mohammed Saif Hasan, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Najmul Hossain Shanto (vc), Towhid Hridoy, Litton Kumar Das, Mosaddek Hossain Saikat, Quazi Nurul Hasan Sohan, Rishad Hossain, Tanvir Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam and Nahid Rana.
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