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BCB announces squad for Afghanistan Test

Published : Thursday, 8 October, 2026 at 10:45 PM

Observer Online Report

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The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Thursday announced a 15-member squad for the one-off Test against Afghanistan, with Najmul Hossain Shanto named captain.

Towhid Hridoy and Jaker Ali have returned to the Test squad, while Taskin Ahmed has been rested for the match. Hridoy earned his recall after scoring a record 350 for Bangladesh A against South Africa A.

The squad includes Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tanzid Hasan, Shadman Islam, Soumya Sarkar, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das, Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Khaled Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain Chowdhury and Shoriful Islam.

The Test is scheduled to begin in Abu Dhabi on October 9.

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