Taskin Ahmed, a pacer, has been summoned by the Bangladesh Test team for the opening match against the West Indies, which is scheduled to commence on October 28 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. The right-arm bowler was rested for the one-time Test match against Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi earlier this month, which ended in a draw. In Najmul Hossain Shanto’s 15-man squad, he has now replaced Khaled Ahmed.
In addition to Taskin Ahmed, the pace assault comprises Hasan Mahmud, Ebadot Hossain, and Shoriful Islam.
Despite his recovery from a side strain, Nahid Rana continues to be excluded from activities. The spin department is comprised of three experts: Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, and Nayeem Hasan.
Furthermore, Soumya Sarkar has been excluded from the roster. Soumya has not played in a Test match since February 2021, when he made his 16th appearance in the format. He was not even included in the playing XI against Afghanistan. Nevertheless, he had been included in the teams for the Test matches against Afghanistan and in Australia in August.
Which athletes have returned from injury for this test?
Litton Das has been included in the squad after withdrawing from the ODI tri-series in the UAE due to a hip-related illness. The tournament’s championship stage was not reached by Bangladesh. The batting and wicketkeeping departments gain additional experience as a result of Litton’s return.
Additionally, the team includes Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who has effectively recovered from a viral illness. After missing Bangladesh’s inaugural game in the UAE tri-series, he returned for the subsequent match. The team’s spin options at home are enhanced by his inclusion.
The batting order continues to include Jaker Ali and Towhid Hridoy. Hridoy was excluded from the starting lineup, despite his membership in the Afghanistan Test team. He recently achieved a first-class triple hundred in South Africa. Jaker’s most recent Test match occurred in June 2025.
What is the background of the series and contest before the Dhaka Test?
In Dhaka, the inaugural Test against the West Indies will commence on October 28, while the second Test will commence in Sylhet on November 5. Bangladesh will host Pakistan in the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, where the earlier match was played in May. The fifth day of the match, which was played on a sporting field, was won by Bangladesh by 104 runs. Mehidy and Rana each secured five wickets in that match.
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The pitch preparation for the West Indies Test will be eagerly observed, as Bangladesh has four speed options and three specialist spinners. The most recent Dhaka Test showed that the surface can accommodate both bowling styles for a period of five days.
The Bangladesh team for the inaugural Test match against the West Indies is as follows:
Najmul Hossain Shanto (captain), Jaker Ali, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das (wicketkeeper), Mominul Haque, Tanzid Hasan, Ebadot Hossain, Tawhid Hridoy, Shadman Islam, Shoriful Islam, Taijul Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mushfiqur Rahim, Taskin Ahmed, and Nayeem Hasan.
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