BCB announce Bangladesh A squads for Pakistan tour

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced three distinct squads for the series

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Bangladesh cricket team is gearing up for an upcoming tour of Pakistan, which includes a two-match Test series. Additionally, the Bangladesh 'A' team is also scheduled to face off against Pakistan Shaheens.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced three distinct squads for the series.

All-rounder Mosaddek Hossain makes his return in the first four-day match squad, which includes players like Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Zakir Hasan, and Anamul Haque Bijoy. National team wicketkeeper-batsman Mushfiqur Rahim is also part of this squad, along with Tanzim Hasan Sakib and Rejaur Rahman Raja.

However, these national team players are not included in the squad for the second four-day match. They will be replaced by Saif Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, and Naim Sheikh.

Additionally, Soumya Sarkar, Anamul Haque Bijoy, and Saikat are part of the One Day International (ODI) squad.

The Bangladesh 'A' team will compete in two four-day matches and three ODIs during their tour of Pakistan.

Several national team players will join the 'A' team for their trip to Pakistan on August 6.

The first four-day match begins on August 10, followed by the second on August 17. The three ODIs are scheduled for August 23, 25, and 27.

First Four-Day Match Squad:

Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Zakir Hasan, Anamul Haque Bijoy, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shahadat Hossain Dipu, Mosaddek Hossain Saikat, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Nayeem Hasan, Hasan Murad, Tanvir Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Tanzim Sakib, Rejaur Rahman Raja, and Ruyel Miah.

Second Four-Day Match Squad:

Anamul Haque Bijoy, Naim Sheikh, Saif Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Shahadat Hossain Dipu, Mosaddek Hossain Saikat, Zaker Ali Anik, Towhid Hridoy, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Hasan Murad, Tanvir Islam, Mohammad Saifuddin, Tanzim Sakib, Rejaur Rahman Raja, and Ruyel Miah.

ODI Squad:

Soumya Sarkar, Anamul Haque Bijoy, Naim Sheikh, Saif Hasan, Zaker Ali Anik, Towhid Hridoy, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Mosaddek Hossain Saikat, Rishad Hossain, Sheikh Mehedi, Tanvir Islam, Mohammad Saifuddin, Tanzim Sakib, Rejaur Rahman Raja, and Ruyel Miah.