The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has revealed that Mehidy Hasan will be leading the squad for the three-match ODI series in Bangladesh’s tour of the West Indies.
Mushifiqur Rahim and Najmul Hossain who missed the West Indies tests were unlikely to feature in the ODIs as they were recovering from their respective injuries while the team management was sweating over Towhid Hridoy after he sustained a groin injury while playing football.
“All-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz will now lead the Bangladesh side in ODIs for the first time in the absence of Najmul Hossain Shanto who is still recovering from a groin injury,” BCB said in a statement.
Meanwhile, Shanto is still recovering from a groin injury and in his absence Hridoy will be also unavailable due to groin injuries.
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“Hridoy had complained of pain in his right groin region and subsequent investigations have confirmed the presence of a medical condition. He has been advised rest and we will reassess him in two weeks to determine his readiness to play,” added BCB Sports Physician Monzur Hossain Chowdhury.
Left handed Afif Hossain has earned a recall to ODI squad after a year, having played in December 2023. Meanwhile Zakir Hasan, part of last month’s ODI series against Against in the UAE, has been dropped.
Fast bowler Nahid Rana, who impressed during his debut against Afghanistan has retained his place in the team.
“Fellow left-hander Zakir Hasan, who was in the team in last month’s ODI series against Afghanistan in the UAE, has been dropped,” BCB said in the statement.
All the matches will be played in St Kitts with the series beginning on December 08.
Squad: Mehidy Hasan Miraz (Captain), Litton Kumer Das (WK), Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Soumya Sarkar, Parvez Hossain Emon, Md Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali Anik, Afif Hossain Dhrubo, Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana
