The Bangladesh cricket team has announced its ODI squad for the Afghanistan series in November, with notable omissions including all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan. Najmul Hossain Shanto will captain the team, which features several recalls and a fixed series schedule in Sharjah, UAE.
The Bangladesh cricket team has officially announced their squad for the forthcoming One Day International (ODI) series against Afghanistan, set to take place in November. Notably absent from the lineup is all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, who has also missed his farewell Test match against South Africa held in Mirpur. Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) chief Faruque Ahmed commented on Shakib’s situation, stating, “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 led by opener Najmul Hossain Shanto, with all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz serving as his deputy. In a strategic move, the selectors have recalled left-handed batsman Zakir Hasan and left-arm spinner Nasum Ahmed for this series. The ODI matches are scheduled to be hosted by Afghanistan and will take place at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the United Arab Emirates. The fixtures for the ODI series are as follows: – Wednesday, November 6, 2024: 1st ODI, Sharjah, UAE. – Saturday, November 9, 2024: 2nd ODI, Sharjah, UAE. – Monday, November 11, 2024: 3rd ODI, Sharjah, UAE. The complete Bangladesh ODI squad for the Afghanistan series includes: 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 Bangladesh national cricket team is preparing for an important ODI series against Afghanistan. This series comes at a time when the team is navigating some key personnel decisions, particularly the absence of their veteran all-rounder, Shakib Al Hasan. His recent inactivity in the sport due to missed matches has sparked discussions regarding his future and physical readiness. As the team gears up, new leadership and players such as Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mehidy Hasan Miraz are stepping into pivotal roles, showcasing the squad’s strategic recalibration ahead of the series in the UAE.
In conclusion, the Bangladesh cricket team’s announcement of their ODI squad for the upcoming series against Afghanistan highlights the notable absence of Shakib Al Hasan, emphasizing his need for time to regroup after missing key matches. The leadership under Najmul Hossain Shanto and the inclusion of new players reflect the team’s adaptation as they prepare for the challenges ahead in Sharjah.
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