Bangladesh Cricket Team has announced its 16-member squad for the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka in June. The most significant aspect of this team announcement is the return of fast bowler Ebadat Hossain to the squad after nearly two years, a welcome boost for Bangladesh.
Sports News: The Bangladesh cricket team has announced its 16-member squad for the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, commencing on June 17th. The notable inclusion is the return of fast bowler Ebadat Hossain after a two-year absence. Additionally, batsman Liton Das returns to the team after being rested during the Test series against Zimbabwe in April.
Bangladesh will play their first Test match at the Galle International Stadium, while the second and final Test will be held at Colombo's ground starting June 25th.
Complete Test Series Schedule
Bangladesh's first Test match will be played at Galle, Sri Lanka on June 17th, with the second Test commencing on June 25th in Colombo. This series is part of the fourth edition of the World Test Championship (WTC), holding significant importance in this format.
Team Changes and Omitted Players
Besides Ebadat Hossain's return, the Bangladesh team selection also involved significant decisions regarding player inclusions and omissions. Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Tanvir Islam, and Tanzim Hasan have been left out of the squad this time. Veteran fast bowler Taskin Ahmed is also absent due to a lack of fitness; he is yet to fully recover from an ankle injury.
Ebadat Hossain has played 20 Test matches so far, claiming 42 wickets. His recent impressive performance against the New Zealand A team indicates his current form. His return is expected to strengthen Bangladesh's bowling lineup.
Bangladesh to Play ODI and T20 Series in Sri Lanka as Well
Bangladesh's tour of Sri Lanka will extend beyond the Test matches. Following the two Tests, the team will play three One Day Internationals (ODIs) and three Twenty20 Internationals (T20s) against the hosts. The entire tour will run from June 13th to July 16th, concluding with the final T20 match. This extensive tour presents a valuable opportunity for Bangladesh to compete across multiple formats and test the team's versatility.
The Bangladesh captain and coach have already outlined their strategy for the Test series, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a balanced combination of youth and experience to enhance the team's strength. Ebadat Hossain's return will bolster the pace bowling department, potentially posing a significant challenge to Sri Lanka's batting lineup.
Liton Das's return will provide a reliable option in the batting order. His previous rest was a strategic move to ensure his fitness for this series.
Bangladesh Test Squad
Najmul Hossain Shanto (Captain), Shadman Islam, Anamul Haque Bijoy, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Liton Das, Mahmudul Islam, Jakir Ali, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Naeem Hasan, Hasan Murad, Ebadat Hossain, Hasan Mahmud, Nahid Rana, and Khaled Ahmed.
