Bangladesh has named its roster for the opening pair of T20 internationals against Ireland, with Litton Kumar Das leading the 15-player lineup that excludes paceman Taskin Ahmed and batsman Shamim Hossain. The cricket board attributed their omissions to strategic selection choices and workload management concerns.
All-rounder Mohammad Saifuddin returns after recovering full fitness, while 26-year-old Mahidul Islam Ankon receives his first national team selection following strong domestic showings. The series opener will be held in Chattogram at the Bir Shrestha Shaheed Flight Lieutenant Motiur Rahman Stadium, with the concluding fixture set for early next month.
Saif Hassan will serve as deputy captain alongside Das, with the squad featuring wicketkeeper options Jaker Ali Anik and Nurul Hasan Sohan. The bowling attack comprises Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, and Shoriful Islam, supported by spinners Shak Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, and Nasum Ahmed. Opening batsmen Tanzid Hasan Tamim and Parvez Hossain Emon round out the selection, joined by middle-order contributor Towhid Hridoy.
All-rounder Mohammad Saifuddin returns after recovering full fitness, while 26-year-old Mahidul Islam Ankon receives his first national team selection following strong domestic showings. The series opener will be held in Chattogram at the Bir Shrestha Shaheed Flight Lieutenant Motiur Rahman Stadium, with the concluding fixture set for early next month.
Saif Hassan will serve as deputy captain alongside Das, with the squad featuring wicketkeeper options Jaker Ali Anik and Nurul Hasan Sohan. The bowling attack comprises Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, and Shoriful Islam, supported by spinners Shak Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, and Nasum Ahmed. Opening batsmen Tanzid Hasan Tamim and Parvez Hossain Emon round out the selection, joined by middle-order contributor Towhid Hridoy.
