Bangladesh have announced a strong 15-man squad for the upcoming ODI series against Afghanistan. Led by Tamim Iqbal, the team will look to continue their winning ♋momentum from the recent series against Ireland.
The return of star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is a significant boost for the Bangladesh squad. The 36-year-old missed the one-off Test against Afghanistan at the Sher-e-Bangla in Mirpur due to a finger injury he sustained during the ODI series against Ireland in May.
Additionally, the inclusion of opener Mohammad Naim, middle-order batsman Afif Hossain and fast bowler Taskin Ahmed will add depth and versatility to the team.
Naim last played a🌃n ODI in May 2021 and has been given another chance to show off his talent on the international stage. His arrival will provide much-needed depth to the Bangladesh batting order.
The return of Hossain, who was dropped earlier this year, will strengthen the middle order. He is a solid technically sound batsman who can stitch partnerships an🐼d accelerate the run rate when n📖eeded. Meanwhile, Taskin returned to international cricket through the just concluded Test series against Afghanistan. He picked up his career-best 4-37 in the second innings to set-up a record win on Saturday (June 17).
The ODI series is set to begin on July 5. It will be an exciting opportunity for Bangl🐷adesh to continue their winning streak and put on a strong display against Afgha🐼nistan. The matches being day-night affairs will add an extra dimension to the series. The Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram will host all three matches, providing a familiar and supportive home ground advantage for the Bangladesh team.
Bangladesh squad:
Tamim Iqbal (c), Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim(wk), Towhid Hridoy, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Taskin A✅hmed, Ebadot Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud, Shoriful Islam, Afif Hossain, Mohammad Naim.
The three-match ODI series will be followed by a two-game T20I series.
