Shakib Al Hassan returned to the country:
Bangladeshi Shakib Al Hassan returned to the country, he is an all-rounder and preliminary squads for the home series against the West Indies which will start from 20th January 2021. The teams will play three ODI’s and 2 Tests [1].
Bangladesh Cricket News (BCB) Announcement:
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Monday announced the initial team for the upcoming one day (ODI) and also for the Test series against West Indies. However, Shakib Al Hassan who is an all-rounder has included in both sides. He has added to the national team after the ban. One year ago, he handed a 12-match ban for breaching the ICC’s anti-corruption code. The international Board had fined Shakib for failing to report two approaches to engage in corrupt conduct during the tri-series and also in the IPL match. Earlier skipper and pacer Mashrafe Mortaza left out the 24-man one day ODI team. He is the Bangladeshi highest wicket-taker up to 50 over format and the longest-serving captain[1].
Selection of Players from Next Week:
Those selected will from the next week took part in the training camp and also play two practice matches on 14th January and 16 January. Before the team selection, the ESPNcricinfo report. [1]
In the Bangabandhu T20 Cup last month, Mortaza took a five-wicket haul after joining Gemcon Khulna. Bangladesh is scheduled to host West Indies for three ODIs and two Tests, starting from January 20[1].
Preliminary Squad for ODI Series:
Tamim Iqbal Khan, Shakib Al Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mushfiqur Rahim, Md Mithun, Litton Das, Md Mahmud Ullah, Afif Hossain Dhrubo, Musaddek Hossain Saikat, Soumya Sarkar, Yasir Ali Chowdhury, Naim Sheikh, Taskin Ahmed, Mohammad Al Amin Hossain, Md. Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Saif Uddin, Mustafizur Rahman, Mehidy Hassan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Nasum Ahmed, Mohammad Parvez Hossain Emon, Mahadi Hasan, Rubel Hossain[1].
Preliminary Squad for Test Series:
Momimul Haque Showrab, Tamim Iqbal Khan, Shakib Al Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mushfiqur Rahim, Md Mithun, Litton Kumer Das, Yasir Ali Chowdhury, Mohammed Saif Hasan, Abu Jayed Chowdhury Rahi, Taskin Ahmed, Syed Khaled Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Mustafizur Rahman, Mehidy Hassan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Quazi Nurul Hasan Sohan, Shadman Islam, Nayeem Hasan, Ebadot Hossain Chowdhury[1].
Conclusion:
The conclusion is that the Bangladeshi team will play matches on the international level. The practice is continuing for the team selection and the results will display on the ESPNcricinfo website. The persons who interested in Cricket can watch live and also see the results from the website ESPN live.
Reference:
1. 4th January 2020; Available from: sports.ndtv.