Mushfiqur Rahim has been not noted of the Bangladesh squad for the upcoming two-Take a look at sequence towards West Indies attributable to a finger harm. His absence means Bangladesh will go right into a Take a look at sequence for the primary time in 16 years with none of Shakib Al Hasan, Tamim Iqbal or Mushfiqur within the squad.
Mushfiqur, a veteran of 94 Assessments, was additionally affected by a shoulder harm for the reason that Pakistan Take a look at sequence in August. He suffered the finger harm throughout the first ODI towards Afghanistan in Sharjah final weeks. Tamim hasn’t performed a Take a look at since final 12 months, whereas Shakib had introduced his retirement in Kanpur in September, though he could not play his desired farewell Take a look at in Dhaka final month.
Bangladesh have additionally not noted Khaled Ahmed and Nayeem Hasan, however will welcome Litton Das again within the fold after the wicketkeeper-batter missed the second Take a look at towards South Africa in Chattogram, and the three ODIs towards Afghanistan attributable to fever.
Najmul Hossain Shanto continues because the Bangladesh captain regardless of wanting to go away the place throughout the South Africa sequence. Shanto could have a powerful tempo assault at his disposal, together with Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Shoriful Islam and Nahid Rana.
Uncapped left-arm spinner Hasan Murad has been added to the spin division that features vice-captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Taijul Islam.
Bangladesh have stored religion of their common top-order batters Shadman Islam, Mahmudul Hasan Pleasure and Zakir Hasan. Shanto and Mominul Haque will bat at No. 3 and 4 respectively. Mushfiqur’s function may fall on Jaker Ali or Mahidul Islam Ankon, with Litton again with the gloves, and prone to bat at No. 7.
Bangladesh will begin the tour with a four-day warm-up recreation on the Coolidge Cricket Floor in Antigua, adopted by the primary Take a look at in Antigua from November 22. The second Take a look at is in Jamaica, beginning November 30. The guests will then play three ODIs and as many T20Is, however their white-ball squad hasn’t been introduced but.
Bangladesh Take a look at squad: Najmul Hossain Shanto (capt), Shadman Islam, Mahmudul Hasan Pleasure, Zakir Hasan, Mominul Haque, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Litton Das (wk), Jaker Ali, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Shoriful Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Nahid Rana, Hasan Murad
