DHAKA: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Monday announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against West Indies, scheduled to take place in St Kitts from December 8-12.
Meanwhile, Shakib, who is embroiled in controversy due to his political ties with the ruling Awami League party, has been left out of the team.
Alongside him, regular captain Najmul Hossain Shanto and middle-order batsman Tawhid Hridoy are also missing from the lineup. Both players are still recovering from groin injuries suffered previously.
BCB sports doctor Monzur Hossain Chowdhury provided an update on Hridoy’s condition.
“Hridoy complained of pain in the right groin region and subsequent investigations confirmed the presence of a medical condition. He has been advised to rest and we will re-evaluate him in two weeks to determine if he is ready to play.”
With Shanto sidelined, Mehidy Hasan Miraz will lead Bangladesh in the aforementioned series against the West Indians. Hossain Dhrubo returns to the team after a year, while Zakir Hasan is released.
Earlier, BCB President Faruque Ahmed stated that despite being absent from the country due to security concerns, Shakib is still part of Bangladesh’s plans for the upcoming Pakistan-hosted ICC Men’s Champions Trophy scheduled to take place in February-March 2025.
“Shakib is still on our list. We hope that if a resolution to his current situation emerges, he will retain the ability to contribute significantly to the national team. However, competing abroad presents substantial challenges for any player,” Ahmed said.
Bangladesh ODI squad:
Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Litton Kumer Das (WK), Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Soumya Sarkar, Parvez Hossain Emon, Md Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali Anik, Afif Hossain Dhrubo, Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Shoriful Islam , Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana
ODI Series Schedule:
First ODI: December 8, Warner Park, Basseterre, St. Kitts
Second ODI: December 10, Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts
Third ODI: December 12 Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts
