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
