Bangladesh has handed a maiden call-up to top-order batter Zakir Hasan for the primary Test in opposition to India, starting on December 14.
The determination to draft Hasan into the aspect has been taken because the seasoned Tamim is but to recuperate from a groin damage.
Hasan was named participant of the match within the first unofficial Test in opposition to India A and was the main run-getter within the first-class competitors.
“Our physio said he (Tamim) won’t be able to play in the first Test. But we are awaiting the medical report for the second Test. So, we’ve announced the squad for the opening Test,” BCB chief selector Minhajul Abedin mentioned.
Pacer Taskin Ahmed, who shouldn’t be a part of the continuing ODI sequence in opposition to India resulting from health points, has been named within the Test squad. Bangladesh has already sealed the three-match ODI sequence by successful the primary two video games.
The two-match Test sequence might be a part of the World Test Championship. The second Test might be performed in Mirpur from December 22.
Bangladesh squad for the primary Test: Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Najmul Hassan Shanto, Mominul Haque, Yasir Ali Chowdhury, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan (C), Litton Das, Nurul Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Syed Khaled Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain, Shoriful Islam, Zakir Hasan, Rejaur Rahman Raja, Anamul Haque Bijoy.