Dhaka: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed the 15-man squad for the opening Test match against Pakistan starting on May 8 at Dhaka’s Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium as part of the 2025-27 ICC World Test Championship cycle.
Najmul Hossain Shando will continue as the captain, while Mehidi Hasan Miraz has been named vice-captain for the series opener.
The squad consists of two uncapped players, Dansid Hasan and Amit Hasan.
Having played 34 ODIs and 45 T20Is for Bangladesh and scored over 1,900 runs in both formats, Tanzid Hasan has already made his mark in white-ball cricket. He aims to cement his place in the Test set-up as well.
Amit Hasan, a 24-year-old middle-order batsman, gets his first call-up after consistent domestic performances. Averaged 49 in first-class cricket since his debut in 2019.
Pacers Taskin Ahmed and Shoriful Islam return to the Test team for the last time in late 2024, while spinner Naeem Hasan also returns to the red-ball set-up.
Bangladesh are currently eighth in the World Test Championship rankings, having recorded one loss and a draw in two Tests. They have accumulated four points with a win percentage of 16.67.
Meanwhile, Pakistan is fifth with one win and one loss from two matches. 12 points with 50 percent success.
Bangladesh Squad for First Test:
Najmul Hossain Sando (c), Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Shadman Islam, Mominul Haq, Mushfiqur Rahim, Liton Das, Mehidi Hasan Miraz (VC), Taijul Islam, Naeem Hasan, Ebadot Hossain, Shoriful Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Tanid Hasanna, Amit Rasanna.
Bangladesh vs Pakistan Test Series Schedule:
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