Dhaka [Bangladesh], October 23 (ANI): Bangladesh have obtained a significant increase forward of their T20I collection in opposition to West Indies, with captain Litton Das returning to the squad for the primary two matches to be performed in Chattogram subsequent week, as per ESPNcricinfo.
Litton, who suffered a aspect pressure in the course of the Asia Cup final month, had missed Bangladesh’s final 5 T20Is, together with two matches within the Asia Cup and the 3-0 collection win over Afghanistan in Sharjah, the place Jaker Ali led the crew in his absence.
The wicketkeeper-batter is again within the combine, with all-rounder Mohammad Saifuddin making means. Saifuddin had been spectacular within the last T20I in opposition to Afghanistan, the place he picked up 3/15 in three overs.
The selectors have additionally omitted Soumya Sarkar, who was technically a part of the squad in opposition to Afghanistan however could not journey because of visa points. He has now been changed by Parvez Hossain Emon. Curiously, Soumya’s omission comes on the identical day he scored an 86-ball 91 within the third ODI in opposition to West Indies in Dhaka.
The core group that helped Bangladesh defeat Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Netherlands, and Afghanistan in consecutive bilateral collection stays unchanged. Litton can have Saif Hassan, Parvez Hossain Emon, and Tanzid Hasan for firm on the high of the order, whereas the center order will function Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Shamim Hossain, and Nurul Hasan.
Among the many bowlers, the spin unit consists of Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, and Mahedi Hasan. The tempo assault consists of Mustafizur Rahman, with help from Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, and Shoriful Islam.
The three T20Is in opposition to West Indies are scheduled to be performed in Chattogram on October 27, 29, and 31.
Bangladesh squad for first two T20Is in opposition to West Indies: Litton Das (Captain & wicketkeeper), Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Saif Hassan, Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Shamim Hossain, Nurul Hasan (Wicketkeeper), Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam. (ANI)
