Bangladesh unveil squad for home ODI series against West Indies, Mahidul Islam Ankon earns maiden call-up

the Bangladesh cricket Board (BCB) He on Wednesday announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against the West Indies, starting October 18 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. The highlight of the ad was the inclusion of the average-ranking mixture Mahidol Islam Ankunwho earned his first ODI call-up to the national team after consistent performances in domestic cricket.

Mahidol Islam Ankun gets his first call-up

The 25-year-old Mahidol, who has been a reliable player in the Dhaka Premier League (DPL), will look to seize his opportunity in Bangladesh’s rejuvenated middle order. At the same time, it opened Soumya Sarkar He has returned to the 50-over format, marking his comeback since his last appearance during the Champions Trophy earlier this year.

Liton Das has been rested while the management focuses on the workload

One notable absentee from the team is the Bangladeshi T20I skipper Lyton Daswho was relieved by the team management. The decision to bench Litton comes as part of Bangladesh’s workload management plan, ensuring he remains fully fit ahead of the upcoming T20I fixtures.

opener Naeem Sheikh And a pacemaker Nahid Ranawho were part of the recently concluded ODI series against Afghanistan, have been left out of the setup. The selectors instead opted for a mix of experience and youth, signaling a transitional phase as the team builds towards future ICC events.

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Mehdi Hassan Miraz to lead the familiar core

comprehensive Mehdi Hassan Miraz He will continue to lead the team in the ODI format. Under his leadership, Bangladesh will rely on a group of familiar players including Najm Hussein Shanto, Tawhid Hridvi, Taskin Ahmadand Mustafa Rahman – All of them have been consistent performers in recent series.

Mehidi’s captaincy has won praise in domestic and international circles for his composure and tactical awareness, and the West Indies series will provide him with another opportunity to showcase his credentials as a captain.

The three matches will be held at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on October 18, 21 and 23, respectively. Bangladesh will look to take full advantage of the home conditions, especially with the likes of their spinners Rashad Hussein and Enlighten Islam They are expected to play crucial roles in diverting pathways.

Bangladesh’s full lineup for the ODI series against West Indies:

Mehdi Hassan Miraz (c), Tanzid Hassan Tamim, Soumya Sarkar, Muhammad Saif Hassan, Najam Hussain Shanto, Touhid Hriduy, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Jakir Ali, Shamim Hussain, Nurul Hassan, Rashad Hussain, Tanveer Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hassan Sakib, Hassan Mehmood

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