Litton Das returns to ODI squad as Bangladesh title squad for Pakistan collection

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has unveiled their squad for the upcoming One-Day Worldwide collection in opposition to Pakistan, beginning March 11. Essentially the most notable inclusion within the 15-member squad is T20I skipper Litton Das. Notably, the wicketkeeper-batter had been sidelined from the 50-overs aspect, following a string of dismal showings within the format. 

The BCB choice committee has confirmed that their intention is to make it possible for the gamers who did not do nicely have been launched from the ODI squad, and Litton, in flip, has a blessing in disguise. The Bangla Tigers have additionally known as within the providers of Afif Hossain as an important cog of their center order, a spot the place the aspect has been struggling quite a bit. 

“Now we have offered alternatives to a number of gamers within the center order, however sadly some haven’t achieved sufficient to safe their locations. With that in thoughts, Afif Hossain has been recalled. He has by no means been away from our plans. Afif brings precious expertise and is presently in good contact. Mahidul Islam Bhuiyan has been retained and that is one other alternative for him to fulfil the potential he has proven,” chief selector Gazi Ashraf Hossain stated as quoted by ESPNcricinfo. 

“Litton Das could not have produced his finest in current ODIs however you possibly can’t overlook the expertise of practically 100 worldwide matches on this format. He has been working carefully with the coaches on his recreation. We consider he’ll quickly carry out within the method he’s able to. We’re contemplating him as an choice to strengthen the center order. Soumya Sarkar, in the meantime, has been in wonderful type on the worldwide stage,” Ashraf added on Litton. 

Other than Litton and Afif, Bangladesh have additionally known as within the likes of tempo bowlers Nahid Rana and Shoriful Islam. Quite the opposite, Nurul Hasan, Jaker Ali Anik, Shammim Hossain, Hasan Mahmud, Tanzim Hasan and Nasum Ahmed have been sadly unnoticed of the Mehidy Hasan Miraz-led aspect by the choice committee for the three-match collection in opposition to the Males in Inexperienced.

Bangladesh’s ODI squad

Mehidy Hasan Miraz (captain), Soumya Sarkar, Saif Hassan, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tawhid Hridoy, Litton Das, Afif Hossain, Mahidul Islam Bhuiyan, Rishad Hossain, Tanvir Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Nahid Rana

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