The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Wednesday introduced a 16-member squad for the upcoming three-match ODI collection towards the West Indies, starting October 18 on the Sher-e-Bangla Nationwide Stadium in Dhaka. The most important spotlight of the announcement was the inclusion of middle-order batter Mahidul Islam Ankon, who earned his maiden call-up to the nationwide ODI facet after constant performances in home cricket.
Mahidul Islam Ankon earns maiden call-up
The 25-year-old Mahidul, who has been a dependable performer within the Dhaka Premier League (DPL), will look to grab the chance in Bangladesh’s revamped center order. In the meantime, opener Soumya Sarkar has made his comeback to the 50-over format, marking his return since his final look in the course of the Champions Trophy earlier this yr.
Litton Das rested as administration focuses on workload
One of many notable absentees from the squad is Bangladesh’s T20I skipper Litton Das, who has been rested by the group administration. The choice to bench Litton comes as a part of Bangladesh’s workload administration plan, guaranteeing he stays absolutely match forward of the upcoming T20I fixtures.
Opener Naim Sheikh and pacer Nahid Rana, who had been a part of the lately concluded ODI collection towards Afghanistan, have been ignored of the setup. The selectors have as a substitute opted for a mixture of expertise and youth, indicating a transitional part because the group builds in direction of future ICC occasions.
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Mehidy Hasan Miraz to guide acquainted core
All-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz will proceed to guide the facet within the ODI format. Beneath his captaincy, Bangladesh will depend on its acquainted core of gamers together with Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Taskin Ahmed, and Mustafizur Rahman — all of whom have been constant performers in latest collection.
Mehidy’s management has earned reward in home and worldwide circles for his composure and tactical consciousness, and the West Indies collection will supply him one other probability to showcase his captaincy credentials.
All three matches will likely be performed on the Sher-e-Bangla Nationwide Stadium in Dhaka on October 18, 21, and 23, respectively. Bangladesh will look to make full use of dwelling situations, particularly with spinners like Rishad Hossain and Tanvir Islam anticipated to play essential roles on turning tracks.
Full Bangladesh squad for ODI collection towards West Indies:
Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Soumya Sarkar, Mohammed Saif Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Jaker Ali, Shamim Hossain, Nurul Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Tanvir Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Hasan Mahmud
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