Forward of the three-match T20I sequence towards Sri Lanka, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has unveiled a 16-member squad, notably omitting former T20I captain Najmul Hossain Shanto. The left-hander’s exclusion has drawn consideration, given his current struggles within the shortest format.
Najmul Hossain Shanto dropped amid type stoop
Shanto, as soon as seen as a mainstay in Bangladesh’s T20I setup, has been dropped after a chronic lean patch with the bat. Earlier this yr, the southpaw had stepped down from the T20I captaincy to focus on his private type, however that hasn’t been sufficient to persuade the selectors. His absence from the squad alerts a doable reset in Bangladesh’s T20 ambitions forward of future assignments.
Mustafizur Rahman and Taskin Ahmed return
One of many largest takeaways from the squad announcement is the return of pace-bowling all-rounder Mohammad Saifuddin, who final performed a T20I over a yr in the past. The 28-year-old provides depth to the decrease order and gives a helpful seam-bowling possibility.
Tempo trio Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, and Shoriful Islam additionally make a comeback, strengthening the fast-bowling division. Left-arm spinner Nasum Ahmed, who was not a part of the squad for the earlier T20I sequence towards Pakistan, has additionally been recalled.
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A number of gamers proven the door
Along with Shanto, a number of different names from the Pakistan sequence have didn’t retain their locations. Soumya Sarkar, Hasan Mahmud, Tanvir Islam, Nahid Rana, and Khaled Ahmed have all been neglected because the selectors opted for a restructured and balanced mixture.
Litton Das will proceed to guide the aspect, with younger skills similar to Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Parvez Hossain Emon, and Towhid Hridoy retaining their spots. The squad additionally consists of utility gamers like Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Shak Mahedi Hasan, providing versatility in each batting and bowling departments.
The T20I sequence is scheduled to be performed from July 10 to July 16, and can function a vital preparatory part for Bangladesh as they give the impression of being to fine-tune their squad forward of the following ICC T20 World Cup cycle.
Bangladesh squad for Sri Lanka T20Is:
Litton Kumar Das (Captain), Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Parvez Hossain Emon, Mohammad Naim Sheikh, Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali Anik, Shamim Hossain Patwari, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mohammad Saifuddin
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