Veteran Opener Returns as Bangladesh Sets Sights on West Indies ODI Series

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Veteran Opener Returns as Bangladesh Sets Sights on West Indies ODI Series

Bangladesh is preparing for the upcoming One Day International (ODI) series against the West Indies with some strategic changes to their squad.

Key Squad Changes and Selections

Veteran opener returns to fortify Bangladesh’s top order. The leadership remains with Captain Mehidy Hassan Miraz, who will guide the team through the series.

Notable Squad Integration

  • Mahidul Islam Ankon, a wicketkeeper-batter, receives his first ODI call-up.
  • Ankon previously debuted against South Africa in a Test match in 2024.

His inclusion aims to strengthen the team’s depth in both batting and wicketkeeping departments.

Complete Bangladesh Squad

Role Player Name
Captain Mehidy Hassan Miraz
Opener Tanzid Hasan Tamim
Batsman Soumay Sarker, Mohammed Saif Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tawhid Hridoy
Wicketkeeper-batter Mahidul Islam Ankon, Jaker Ali Anik, Quazi Nurul Hasan Sohan
All-rounder Shamim Hossain
Bowler Rishad Hossain, Tanvir Islam, Taskin Ahmed
Fast Bowler Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Hasan Mahmud

This lineup reflects Bangladesh’s focus on balancing experienced and emerging players, aiming for a strong performance against the West Indies.