Bangladesh announce squads for series against Pakistan Shaheens in Darwin

The tour commences on July 13 and concludes with participation in the Northern Territory's T20 Series, featuring Pakistan Shaheens

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The BCB High-Performance Unit is set to embark on an extensive tour, beginning with two four-day matches against Pakistan Shaheens in Darwin starting from July 19.

Mahmudul Hasan, the Test opener, will captain the four-day squad, supported by middle-order batsman Shahadat Hossain, with another Test opener, Shadman Islam, also included in the squad for the longer-format games.

Following these fixtures, the HP Unit will shift focus to a 50-over tri-series involving Pakistan Shaheens and Northern Territory of Australia. Starting their campaign against Northern Territory on August 1, they will wrap up their matches against Shaheens on August 6.

The tour commences on July 13 and concludes with participation in the Northern Territory's T20 Series, featuring Pakistan Shaheens and prominent teams from the Big Bash League.

BCB HP squads:

Four Day team: Shadman Islam, Mahmudul Hasan Joy (capt), Parvez Hossain Emon, Amite Hasan, Sahadat Hossain Dipu (vice capt), Ariful Islam, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Aich Mollah, Rakibul Hasan, Sk Peavez Rahman Jibon, Hasan Murad, Rezaur Rahman Raja, Md Mukidul Islam, Ripon Mondol, Maruf Mridha

One Day team: Tanzid Hasan, Jisan Alam, Parvez Hossain Emon, Afif Hasan (capt), Shamim Hossain Patwari, Ariful Islam, Akbar Ali (vice capt), Wasi Siddique, Rakibul Hasan, Sk Peavez Rahman Jibon, Mahfusur Rahman Rabbi, Abu Haider Rony, Md Mukidul Islam, Ripon Mondol, Maruf Mridha

T20 team: Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Jisan Alam, Parvez Hossain Emon, Afif Hasan, Shamim Hossain Patwari, Ariful Islam, Akbar Ali (capt), Wasi Siddique, Rakibul Hasan, Allis Islam, Mahfusur Rahman Rabbi (vice capt), Abu Haider Rony, Md Mukidul Islam, Ripon Mondol, Maruf Mridha

Pakistan Shaheens’ schedule (all matches in Darwin):

19-22 Jul – Four-day vs Bangladesh ‘A’

26-29 Jul – Four-day vs Bangladesh ‘A’

4 Aug – 50-over match vs Northern Territory (NT)

6 Aug – 50 over match vs Bangladesh ‘A’

2024 Top End T20 schedule (local time):

Friday 9 August

6:00pm: Northern Territory vs. Perth Scorchers | DXC Arena

Saturday 10 August

10:00am: Melbourne Renegades vs. Melbourne Stars | DXC Arena

3:00pm: Perth Scorchers vs. Pakistan Shaheens | DXC Arena

6:00pm: Tasmania vs. Adelaide Strikers | TIO Stadium