Bangladesh announces its ODI squad for a three-match series against Afghanistan in the UAE, with Litton Kumer Das absent due to fever. Nazmul Hossain Shanto retains captaincy as the team splits into groups for the Dubai trip.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced its one-day international (ODI) squad for the upcoming three-match series against Afghanistan, to be held in the UAE. Notably, batsman Litton Kumer Das has been omitted from the squad due to ongoing health issues; he remains sidelined with fever, which had also caused his absence from the second Test against South Africa. Despite various speculations, Nazmul Hossain Shanto will continue to lead the ODI team. The squad will be traveling to Dubai in two separate groups, departing on Saturday and Sunday, with the matches scheduled for November 6, 9, and 11 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The selected players are: Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Zakir Hasan, Nazmul Hossain Shanto (Captain), Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah Riyad, Tawhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hassan Miraz (Vice Captain), Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, and Nahid Rana.
The ODI series against Afghanistan represents a crucial period for the Bangladesh national cricket team, particularly following a challenging test series against South Africa. The performance of the squad in this series will likely influence their preparations for future international competitions. The absence of key player Litton Kumer Das due to health concerns raises questions about the team’s overall strength and strategies. Capturing a commanding performance is imperative for maintaining the momentum and morale of the team, with Shanto at the helm.
In conclusion, the Bangladesh Cricket Board has finalized the ODI squad for the Afghanistan series, highlighting the absence of Litton Kumer Das due to health issues. Under the continued captaincy of Nazmul Hossain Shanto, the team is set to compete in three ODIs at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, aiming to deliver a strong performance. The outcome of this series will be pivotal for the team’s future engagements.
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