Bangladesh Cricket Board Announces Test Squad for Zimbabwe Series The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has finalized a 15-player squad for the upcoming one-off Test against Zimbabwe, which is set to take place later this month. The selection includes two uncapped players, Towhid Hridoy and Robiul Haque, while several experienced players were rested to experiment with new strategies. The squad marks a significant shift in the team’s approach, with a focus on adapting to a different style of Test cricket. Among the notable changes, all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz, along with pace bowlers Taskin Ahmed and Nahid Rana, were left out of the squad. The decision to rest these players was part of the selectors’ effort to introduce fresh talent and test alternative combinations. Ebadot Hossain retained his place in the lineup, while Hasan Mahmud and Khaled Ahmed returned to the side after previous absences. Mohammad Saifuddin, who had been a regular in the team, was dropped from the squad. Meanwhile, Ripon Mondol and Tanzim Hasan, who were injured, were excluded due to their unavailability for the T20I series against Australia, scheduled for June 17–21. The inclusion of Hridoy and Robiul Haque highlights the BCB’s emphasis on balancing batting and bowling depth. Mustafizur Rahman, Nahid Rana, and Taskin Ahmed were recalled after being rested from the three-match series against New Zealand. Their return adds experience to the squad, particularly for the longer format of the game. Additionally, Saif Hasan, who had served as vice-captain, relinquished his role, with Hridoy named as his replacement. Hridoy, who has played 111 limited-overs internationals, earned his first call-up in 2024 during the Sri Lanka series but did not make his debut.#zimbabwe #bangladesh_cricket_board #towhid_hridoy #habibul_bashar #robial_haque
Bangladesh National Team Captain Clarifies Role Differences with Mosaddek Hossain Bangladesh national team captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz addressed the recent inclusion of Mosaddek Hossain in the squad, emphasizing that their roles within the team are distinct. Mehidy stated that while both players have a history of collaboration, their responsibilities on the field differ significantly. The selectors’ decision to recall Mosaddek, who had been absent from the national team for four years, was met with some surprise, as his role was previously considered overlapping with Mehidy’s. Mosaddek’s return came ahead of the ODI series against Australia, with the team set to play at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium. Despite his consistent performance in domestic cricket, Mosaddek had not been selected for international matches until now. The selectors had previously noted that his role was similar to Mehidy’s, with former chief selector Gazi Ashraf Hossain stating that Mosaddek’s chances were limited while Mehidy was part of the squad. However, the new selection committee, led by Habibul Bashar, opted to recall Mosaddek, clarifying that his role would involve batting at six or seven and contributing with the ball. Mehidy expressed no concern about the potential overlap, stating that both players would fulfill their respective duties. “We’ve played together for many years, including in the 2019 World Cup squad,” Mehidy said. “Our roles are different—Mosaddek is a batting all-rounder, while I am a bowling all-rounder. If he performs well, it will benefit both of us and the team.” He also highlighted his confidence in Mosaddek’s ability, citing the player’s strong domestic record. “I believe he will do well if given the opportunity,” Mehidy added.#sher_e_bangla_national_stadium #mehidy_hasan_miraz #bangladesh_national_team #mosaddek_hossain #habibul_bashar
