Bangladesh Announce Squad for First Test Against West Indies

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Friday announced a 15-member squad for the opening Test against the West Indies, scheduled to begin on 28 October at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur.

Najmul Hossain Shanto will lead the team, with all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz appointed vice-captain. Shadman Islam and left-handed batter Tanzid Hasan have been selected as the specialist openers.

The batting lineup features experienced campaigners Mushfiqur Rahim and Mominul Haque, alongside Litton Kumer Das, Tawhid Hridoy and wicketkeeper-batter Jaker Ali Anik.

Bangladesh have included three specialist spin options: left-arm spinner Taijul Islam and off-spinners Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Nayeem Hasan.

The pace attack comprises Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Ebadot Hossain and left-arm fast bowler Shoriful Islam.

The match will mark the opening fixture of the West Indies' tour of Bangladesh.

Bangladesh squad: Najmul Hossain Shanto (captain), Shadman Islam, Tanzid Hasan, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Kumer Das, Tawhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (vice-captain), Taijul Islam, Nayeem Hasan, Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain and Shoriful Islam.