Litton Das to Lead Bangladesh in One-Off Test Against Afghanistan
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced on Sunday the squad for the one-off Test against Afghanistan, with Litton Das set to take the helm. The match is slated to take place at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur, with the Afghanistan team arriving on June 10th and the Test beginning on the 14th.
Two Uncaps Players Join the Squad
The squad includes two uncapped players, batsman Shahadat Hossain Dipu and pacer Mushfik Hasan. Unfortunately, Shakib Al Hasan has been ruled out of the Test due to a finger injury sustained during the ODI series in Chelmsford last month.
Taskin Ahmed and Zakir Hasan Return to the Squad
Taskin Ahmed, who missed the Ireland Test due to a side strain, returns to the squad. Zakir Hasan also returns after missing the Ireland Test in April due to a thumb injury sustained after being selected for the ODI squad in March.
Conclusion
The Bangladesh team is set to face off against Afghanistan in a one-off Test with Litton Das as the skipper. The squad includes two uncapped players, Shahadat Hossain Dipu and Mushfik Hasan, as well as the returning Taskin Ahmed and Zakir Hasan. The Test is set to take place at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur, with the Afghanistan team arriving on June 10th and the Test beginning on the 14th.