Allrounder Shakib Al Hasan was recalled to Bangladesh’s squad for a two-match T20 sequence in opposition to Afghanistan subsequent month.
Shakib missed the facet’s most up-to-date T20 sequence in opposition to Pakistan final yr on account of damage.
Uncapped gamers Munim Shahriar and Yasir Ali have been additionally included within the 14-man squad after spectacular performances within the Bangladesh Premier League.
Opening batter Shahriar made 178 runs in six matches for Fortune Barishal, a strike fee of 152. Yasir Ali, who was beforehand named to Bangladesh’s ODI squad, scored 219 runs in 11 matches for Khulna Tigers for a strike fee of 139.49.
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Nurul Hasan Sohan, Akbar Ali, Shamim Patwari, Aminul Islam Biplob, Najmul Hossain Shanto and Saif Hasan have been dropped from the 16-man squad that performed in opposition to Pakistan.
The T20 sequence will likely be performed March 3 and 5. Prior to that, the groups will play a three-match ODI sequence starting Feb. 23.
Squad: Mahmudullah (Captain), Liton Das, Munim Shahriar, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Afif Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Yasir Ali Chowdhury, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Nasum Ahmed, Shohidul Islam, Naim Sheikh.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
