Bangladesh call up Soumya and Mahidul for West Indies ODIs
Key Takeaways
- Bangladesh added batters Soumya Sarkar and Mahidul Islam Ankon to their ODI squad for the series against West Indies.
- Mohammad Naim and fast bowler Nahid Rana were replaced in the squad following the recent 3-0 ODI series loss to Afghanistan.
- Mahidul Islam Ankon is uncapped in ODIs but has strong recent List A form.
- Soumya Sarkar returns to the ODI team after missing the recent T20I series due to visa processing delays.
- Selectors retained key players like Najmul Hossain Shanto and the spin attack led by Mehidy Hasan Miraz, despite recent poor form for some.
Bangladesh has announced additions to their ODI squad for the upcoming three-match series against the West Indies, starting this Saturday, by including batters Soumya Sarkar and Mahidul Islam Ankon. These two players replace Mohammad Naim, a top-order batter, and fast bowler Nahid Rana, both of whom were part of the squad that recently lost the series against Afghanistan 3-0. Mahidul Islam Ankon, who is uncapped in ODIs, has been performing well in the Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League, boasting an impressive batting average. Soumya Sarkar returns to the ODI side after last playing in February, having recently faced delays in joining the Afghanistan T20I squad due to visa processing issues. The selectors maintained faith in several players despite recent poor form and retained the core spin attack led by captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz, along with key fast bowlers Mustafizur Rahman and Taskin Ahmed. The series will conclude with matches on October 21 and 23.
