Bangladesh Announces ODI Squad for Afghanistan Series Without Shakib Al Hasan
The Bangladesh Cricket Board announced the ODI squad for their series against Afghanistan without all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, who is taking time off after missing his farewell Test. Opener Najmul Hossain Shanto will captain the team, with Mehidy Hasan Miraz as vice-captain, as they prepare for matches in Sharjah, UAE, in November.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has officially announced the squad for their upcoming three-match ODI series against Afghanistan, scheduled to take place in November. Notably absent from the lineup is all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, who also missed his farewell Test match against South Africa. BCB chief Faruque Ahmed addressed the situation, indicating that Shakib had not engaged in sufficient practice following his absence: “After Shakib couldn’t come to play his (farewell) Test, he wasn’t doing much practice. I think he needs some time to regroup.” The team will be captained by opener Najmul Hossain Shanto, with all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz serving as vice-captain. The squad sees the return of left-handed batsman Zakir Hasan and left-arm spinner Nasum Ahmed, enhancing the team’s lineup for the series. The matches are set to be hosted at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the United Arab Emirates. The series fixtures are as follows: – November 6, 2024: 1st ODI, Sharjah, UAE – November 9, 2024: 2nd ODI, Sharjah, UAE – November 11, 2024: 3rd ODI, Sharjah, UAE. The full squad for the Bangladesh team is as follows: Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Zakir Hasan, Nazmul Hossain Shanto (captain), Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah Riyad, Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, and Nahid Rana.
The announcement of the Bangladesh ODI squad for the series against Afghanistan highlights the significant absence of veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, a vital player for the national team. Shakib’s current situation has raised concerns regarding his fitness and readiness, particularly following his missed farewell Test match. The BCB’s decision to focus on other players signals a strategic shift as the team anticipates competitive matches against Afghanistan. The inclusion of new names such as Zakir Hasan and Nasum Ahmed suggests that the selection committee is keen on experimenting with the squad composition in preparation for future challenges.
In summary, the Bangladesh cricket team faces an important series against Afghanistan without the participation of Shakib Al Hasan, who is taking time to regroup after his recent absence from the sport. Under the captaincy of Najmul Hossain Shanto, the squad will involve a mix of experienced players and newer talents. The series, to be held at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, presents an opportunity for Bangladesh to solidify their team dynamics in preparation for the upcoming encounters.
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