In a strategic move, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced the lineup for the first three T20Is against Zimbabwe, with notable inclusions and exclusions stirring anticipation among cricket enthusiasts.
A significant comeback marks Mohammad Saifuddin’s return to the T20I squad after a hiatus due to a back injury, following his stellar performance in the recent Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) where he showcased his prowess with 15 wickets for Fortune Barishal in nine matches.
Adding to the excitement, left-handed opener Tanzid Hasan secures his maiden T20I call-up, a testament to his consistent performance, despite missing out on the previous T20I series against Sri Lanka.
However, the absence of seasoned players Mustafizur Rahman and Shakib Al Hasan in the initial matches raises eyebrows. Shakib, expected to rejoin the squad on April 30 after a brief stint, might feature in the final two games following a participation in a Dhaka Premier League (DPL) fixture.
Meanwhile, Mustafizur Rahman is set to join the squad on May 2 post his commitments in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and undergo a fitness evaluation ahead of the last two T20Is.
With Anamul Haque, Taijul Islam, and Mohammad Naim omitted from the lineup that competed against Sri Lanka, and Soumya Sarkar sidelined due to a lingering knee injury, the squad sees a mix of fresh faces and seasoned campaigners.
Excitement brews as Chattogram braces for the action-packed series opener on May 3, followed by matches on May 5 and 7, before the showdown shifts to Dhaka for the final encounters on May 10 and 12.
Under the leadership of Najmul Hossain Shanto, the Bangladesh squad boasts a blend of experience and youth, comprising Litton Das, Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, and Tanzim Hasan, among others.
As anticipation mounts, cricket aficionados await an exhilarating showdown as Bangladesh gears up to face Zimbabwe in what promises to be a thrilling T20I series.
Bangladesh squad for first three T20Is:
Najmul Hossain Shanto (capt), Litton Das, Tanzid Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan, Parvez Hossain, Tanvir Islam, Afif Hossain, Mohammad Saifuddin
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