Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced a 15-member team for the 3-match ODI series against Afghanistan. The surprising thing is that Shakib Al Hasan and Liton Das have not been included in the team. Meanwhile, amid rumors of resignation, Nazmul Shanto has once again been made the captain of the team. Bangladesh cricket team will tour UAE later this month for a three-match ODI series against Afghanistan. On this tour, the Bangladesh team will play three ODIs at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on 6, 9, and 11 November.
Shakib Al Hasan is not part of the team.
Veteran Bangladeshi all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan’s participation in this series was considered doubtful due to the ongoing differences with the board. The matter started when he refused to play the farewell Test at home due to security concerns. Apart from Shakib Al Hasan, Liton Das has also not got a place in the team. Liton Das was ignored due to health reasons. He has not yet recovered from viral fever, due to which he was ruled out of the second Test against South Africa. Anamul Haque, Taijul Islam and are recovering from shoulder injury while Hasan Mahmud is also not part of the team.
Nahid Rana will make ODI debut
Nahid Rana, who has impressed so far in his short Test career, has also been included in the ODI squad. 22-year-old pacer Nahid Rana will make his debut in the ODI format. Known for his excellent speed and bounce, Rana has taken 26 wickets in List A cricket at an average of 16.46. Mehdi Hasan has been made the vice-captain, while Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman have also been included in the team.
Bangladesh ODI squad for Afghanistan series: Soumya Sarkar, Tanjid Hasan Tamim, Zakir Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto (captain), Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah Riyad, Tauheed Hridoy, Zaker Ali Anik, Mehdi Hasan Miraz (vice-captain), Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Nahid Rana.