The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) have formally introduced their 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20I collection in opposition to India, set to start on October 6, 2024. The collection will kick off in Gwalior, adopted by matches in New Delhi and Hyderabad.

BCB recollects Mehidy Hasan Miraz

One of many key highlights of the squad is the return of all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who final performed a T20I in July 2023. His recall comes within the wake of Shakib Al Hasan’s retirement from the format, with Mehidy anticipated to tackle a extra outstanding batting function within the lineup. Alongside him, left-handed opening batsman Parvez Hossain Emon and left-arm orthodox spinner Rakibul Hasan have additionally been included, marking their return to the T20I aspect.

Expectations of Bangladesh’s chief selector

Chief selector Gazi Ashraf Hossain emphasised that the adjustments within the squad intention to strengthen Bangladesh’s batting lineup whereas offering alternatives for gamers who’ve proven promise in latest home competitions.

“There are specific the reason why we introduced these adjustments. We need to strive Parvez Hossain Emon and earlier than the World Cup we stored him within the coaching periods and noticed him and within the Tigers camp he skilled effectively and so we felt that we need to embrace him,” the BCB chief selector stated in his official assertion.

“Within the center order the good Shakib Al Hasan introduced that he had already performed his final T20 match and the expertise that he had we don’t have anybody near that however what we really feel is that somebody who can bat in his place is Mehidy Miraz.”

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Gazi added: “We really feel that he can contribute probably the most together with his batting and he’s good with off-spin and we take into account his batting and bowling with a whole lot of significance in Check matches and ODIs.

“We didn’t need him to lose his rhythm because of T20 cricket and we had spoken that straight with Mehidy why we didn’t maintain him within the T20 World Cup however at instances surprising issues occur so we fill the hole with the one who’re thought-about to be the absolute best choice. I really feel he ought to get some balls to play and never play as a finisher.”

With Mehidy’s return and a deal with a batting-centric strategy, followers are desirous to see how this revamped squad performs in opposition to a formidable Indian aspect.

Bangladesh’s T20I squad for India collection:

Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Parvez Hossain Emon, Tawhid Hridoy, Mahmud Ullah, Litton Kumer Das, Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Rakibul Hasan

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