Bangladesh have given top-order batsman Zakir Hasan a maiden call-up for the primary Test in opposition to India beginning right here on December 14.
The determination to incorporate Hasan within the squad has been taken as veteran Tamim is but to recuperate from a groin damage. Hasan was named participant of the match within the first unofficial Test in opposition to India A and was the best run-scorer within the first-class competitors.
Our physio mentioned that he (Tamim) will be unable to play within the first Test. But we’re ready for the medical report for the second take a look at. So, we’ve got introduced the squad for the opening Test,” BCB chief selector Minhajul Abedin advised Cricbuzz.
Fast bowler Taskin Ahmed, who isn’t part of the continuing ODI collection in opposition to India as a consequence of health points, has been named within the Test squad. Bangladesh have already received the three-match ODI collection by profitable the primary two matches.
The two-match Test collection will probably be a part of the World Test Championship. The second Test will probably be performed in Mirpur from 22 December.
Bangladesh squad for 1st Test: Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Nazmul Hasan Shanto, Mominul Haque, Yasir Ali Chowdhury, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan (c), Liton Das, Nurul Hasan, Mehdi Hasan Miraj, Taijul Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Syed Khalid Ahmad, Abadot Hussain, Shorful Islam, Zakir Hasan, Rezaur Rahman Raja, Anamul Haque Bijoy.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
