Shanto, Rahim return as Tanzim Hasan earns maiden call-up for Zimbabwe Tests

IANS April 8, 2025 129 views

Bangladesh has unveiled its 15-member squad for the upcoming Zimbabwe Test series, marking a significant return for captain Shanto and veteran Mushfiqur Rahim. The team welcomes 22-year-old pacer Tanzim Hasan Sakib for his maiden Test appearance, adding fresh talent to the lineup. Notable absences include injured fast bowler Taskin Ahmed and Litton Das, who is committed to the Pakistan Super League. The two-match series will commence on April 20 at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, promising an exciting cricket contest.

"Mushfiqur Rahim has 94 Tests with 6,007 runs at an average of 37.8" - Bangladesh Cricket Board
Dhaka, April 8: Bangladesh have handed a maiden Test call-up to pacer Tanzim Hasan Sakib for the upcoming two-match home series against Zimbabwe starting on April 20. The 22-year-old, who has played 10 ODIs and 22 T20Is for Bangladesh, has 37 scalps to his name in international cricket so far.

Key Points

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Tanzim Hasan Sakib receives first Test call-up at age 22

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Mushfiqur Rahim returns after ODI retirement

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Taskin Ahmed ruled out with Achilles injury

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Two-match series starts April 20 in Sylhet

Full-time skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto and veteran Mushfiqur Raheem are the notable inclusions in Bangladesh's 15-member squad. Shanto and Rahim missed the ICC World Test Championship series against the West Indies.

Rahim, who recently retired from the ODI format following the Champions Trophy, is the highest-capped Bangladesh player in the red-ball format. With 94 Tests under his belt, Mushfiqur has 6,007 runs at an average of 37.8, including 11 centuries and 27 half-centuries.

Notably, fast bowler Taskin Ahmed is among the absentees, as he has been ruled out due to a left Achilles tendon injury, as confirmed by the Bangladesh Cricket Board in an official statement.

Litton Das will be unavailable for selection due to his commitments with Karachi Kings in the Pakistan Super League. Additionally, Shahadat Hossain, Hasan Murad, and Shoriful Islam have been dropped from the squad that toured the West Indies in late 2024.

The two-match Test series will kick off on April 20 at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, with the second Test set to begin on April 28 in Chattogram.

Bangladesh Squad: Najmul Hossain Shanto (C), Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Shadman Islam, Zakir Hasan, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahidul Islam Bhuiyan Ankon, Jaker Ali Anik (WK), Mehidy Hasan Miraz (VC), Taijul Islam, Nayeem Hasan, Nahid Rana, Hasan Mahmud, Syed Khaled Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib.

Reader Comments

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Rifat K.
Exciting to see Tanzim get his Test call-up! He's been impressive in white-ball cricket. Hope he can translate that form to the longer format 🔥
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Shamim A.
Mushfiqur's experience will be crucial. But I'm concerned about our pace attack without Taskin. Hope the young pacers step up!
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Tasnim F.
Zimbabwe isn't the strongest opponent, but we shouldn't take them lightly. Good opportunity for the team to build confidence before bigger series.
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Arif M.
Not sure about dropping Shoriful. He had some decent performances in WI series. The selectors seem to be rotating players too frequently.
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Nadia H.
Looking forward to seeing Shanto lead the team again! He's shown great maturity as captain. Hope he can score big runs too 💪
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Fahim R.
The squad looks balanced overall. Good mix of experience and youth. Hope we can dominate Zimbabwe and improve our WTC standing!

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