Bangla desh will announce the Sri Lanka Tour testing workforce, retain Najmul Hossain Shanto as Captain

It Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) On Wednesday, June 4, he announced a 16 -member squad for his next two matches Testing Series in Sri Lankaretain Najmul Hossain Shanto as a test captain for another year. The tour marks the beginning of the Bangladesh campaign in the cycle of the World Test Championship of the ICC 2025-27.

Najmul Hossain Shanto Duo to continue the leadership tasks

Shanto, who took over the captaincy in 2024, will continue to lead the test, with Mehidy Hasan Miraz Remain as vice-chapter. The BCB reaffirmed its faith in the combination of leadership that led the tigers during the previous season.

“Higher Order Najmul Hossain Shanto has been preserved as Bangladesh Test Captain for another year … Mehidy Hasan Miraz also continues as a vice-chic,” The Council mentioned in its official statement.

Returns of keys and notable exclusions

Wick bitter Litton that He has recovered from injuries and returns to the team, strengthening the average order with his experience. Another important comeback occurs in the form of right arm rhythm Ebadot Hossainwho last played the international cricket in July 2023.

Other notable inclusions are the left arm spinner Hasan Murad and the young fast bowling Nahid hail—Me of which were not part of the recent test series against Zimbabwe.

However, three players from this Zimbabwe series have been omitted: the left arm spinner Tanvir Islam, Fast Bowler Tanzim Hasan Sakiband higher order whisk Mahmudul Hasan Joy. Its exclusion occurs when the selectors seek to adjust the template with the new WTC cycle.

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Above all, the Bangladesh team is scheduled to leave Sri Lanka on June 13. The first test will be held at the iconic International Gallery Stadium from June 17, followed by the second test at the R. Premadasa de Colombo stadium from June 25. The two -game series will be crucial to both parties, offering a first chance of winning valuable WTC points.

Bangladesh Squad for Sri Lanka Tour:

Najmul Hossain Shanto (C), Shadman Islam, Anamul Haque Bijoy, Mominul Haque Showrab, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Kumer Das, Mahidul Islam Bhiyan, Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasser, Mehidy Hassan Miraz (Ta). Islam, Nayeem Hasan, Hasan Murad, Ebadot Hossain Chowdhury, Hasan Mahmud, Nahid Rana, Syed Khaled Ahmed

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