Bangladesh Squad for SL Test: Bangladesh has included Shakib Al Hasan for the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, starting May 15. However, Mustafizur Rahman, who is set to ditch the longest format, for the longevity of his bowling career, has not been called up. The premier Bangladeshi pacer is busy in the IPL 2022 with Delhi Capitals. Follow BAN vs SL Test Series Live Updates on InsideSport.IN.
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Bangladesh will welcome Sri Lanka for a two-match Test series, starting with the first Test on 15 May at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram.
Bangladesh Squad for SL Test: No Mustafizur Rahman in Test squad, Shakib Al Hasan back for Sri Lanka Test series – Check full squad
Bangladesh will be boosted by the return of Shakib Al Hasan, who missed the two-match Test series against South Africa due to personal reasons. The Tigers missed the services of their ace all-rounder in the series that they lost 2-0, which included two disappointing fourth innings showings where they were dismissed for 53 and 80 respectively.
Shoriful Islam’s inclusion is subject to fitness, who also missed the series against South Africa due to an ankle injury. Taskin Ahmed, who sustained a shoulder injury during the first Test against the Proteas remains unavailable as he continues his recovery.
The Bangladesh squad led by Mominul Haque has a good blend of experience and youth, with the likes of Rejaur Rahman Raja and Shohidul Islam waiting in the ranks for their maiden Test caps.
Bangladesh Squad for SL Test: No Mustafizur Rahman in Test squad, Shakib Al Hasan back for Sri Lanka Test series – Check full squad
Sri Lanka are set to arrive in Bangladesh on 8 May and will play a two-day practice game before the first Test commences at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on 15 May. The action will then move to Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka for the second Test on 23 May.