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Bangladesh name 15-member squad for the first Test against Sri Lanka; Litton Das returns

March 19, 2024

Bangladesh announce Test squad for the first match

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has revealed their 15-member men’s squad for the forthcoming first Test against Sri Lanka. Notably, both sides are scheduled to take on each other in the two-match leg, starting March 22.

Litton Das, Nahid Rana return

Bangladesh have called up pace sensation Nahid Rana for the opening Test of the 2-match series against Sri Lanka. Rana, who has only been active in domestic cricket for three seasons, has already showcased his talent by bagging 63 wickets at an impressive average of 21.92, including three five-wicket hauls.

Joining Rana in the squad are uncapped fast bowler Musfik Hasan and the returning Litton Das. Das, who missed the previous series against New Zealand, aims to regain form after a tough outing in the white-ball formats against Sri Lanka.

Exclusions and squad changes

Wicketkeeper Nurul Hasan, fast bowler Hasan Mahmud, and left-arm spinner Hasan Murad have been omitted from the squad that faced New Zealand in November.

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Series details and schedule

The two-match Test series against Sri Lanka is set to kick off on March 22 at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. The second Test is scheduled for March 30 at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram. This Test series marks the concluding part of the multi-format series, with Sri Lanka securing victory in the T20I series and Bangladesh emerging triumphant in the ODI format.

Bangladesh squad for first Test against Sri Lanka

Najmul Hossain Shanto (Captain), Zakir Hasan, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Shadman Islam, Litton Kumer Das, Mominul Haque Showrab, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shahadat Hossain Dipu, Mehidy Hassan Miraz, Nayeem Hasan, Taijul Islam, Shoriful Islam, Syed Khaled Ahmed, Mushfik Hasan, Nahid Rana