New Delhi: Bangladesh have handed right-handed batter Saif Hassan his maiden ODI call-up as they announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming three-match series against Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi.
The series, beginning October 8, will act as a crucial buildup for both teams ahead of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027. All three matches are scheduled at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi, the International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed.
Litton Das misses out as he continues recovering from a side strain, while Parvez Hossain Emon, who played against Afghanistan in July, has been omitted from the squad.
This paves the way for Saif Hassan’s ODI debut, and Nurul Hasan makes a return to the 50-over squad for the first time since 2023. All-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz will continue to lead the side.
Bangladesh ODI squad for Afghanistan series:
Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Tanzid Hasan, Mohammad Naim, Saif Hassan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Shamim Hossain, Nurul Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Tanvir Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan, Hasan Mahmud, Nahid Rana.
Series schedule:
- 1st ODI: October 8, Abu Dhabi
- 2nd ODI: October 11, Abu Dhabi
- 3rd ODI: October 14, Abu Dhabi
