Bangladesh have named an unchanged 16-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20I collection in opposition to Pakistan, sticking with the identical gamers who not too long ago clinched a 2-1 collection win over Sri Lanka. The choice displays the selectors’ confidence within the present setup, particularly after the convincing eight-wicket victory within the collection decider in Colombo.
All three fixtures might be performed beneath lights on the Shere Bangla Nationwide Stadium in Dhaka on July 20, 22, and 24. The Pakistan crew has already arrived within the Bangladeshi capital, whereas the hosts returned dwelling on Thursday, driving excessive on their newest abroad triumph.
Litton leads from the entrance as Bangladesh search redemption
Litton Das has been retained as captain and might be aiming to construct on his rising fame as a profitable T20I chief. He not too long ago turned the primary Bangladesh skipper to win two T20I collection away from dwelling — a 3-0 sweep within the West Indies final yr adopted by the comeback victory in Sri Lanka.
The highest order seems settled, with Tanzid Hasan, Litton, Towhid Hridoy, and Shamim Hossain all contributing key runs in Sri Lanka. Within the bowling division, Mahedi Hasan Miraz was the standout performer within the third T20I, bagging figures of 4 for 11, whereas leg-spinner Rishad Hossain and pacer Mustafizur Rahman have been distinctive with their financial system charges staying beneath six runs per over throughout the collection.
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Revenge on the playing cards as Pakistan return to Dhaka
The upcoming collection provides Bangladesh a chance to avenge their 3-0 defeat to Pakistan in Lahore earlier this yr. Traditionally, Pakistan have dominated this rivalry, successful 19 of the 22 T20Is performed between the 2 nations. Nevertheless, with kind and residential help on their aspect, Bangladesh might be hopeful of turning the tables.
One potential problem could possibly be the pitch circumstances in Dhaka, the place persistent monsoon rains might affect preparations and the character of the surfaces.
Bangladesh squad for Pakistan T20Is
Litton Das (captain), Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Mohammad Naim, Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Shamim Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mohammad Saifuddin
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