Najmul Hussain Shanto ax axes as Bangladesh named Bangladesh for the T20I series against Sri Lanka

Ahead of the three -match T20i series against Sri Lanka, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) A 16-Member of Squad is unveiled, especially the former T20I captain Najmul Hussain ShantoThe exclusion of the left hand has attracted attention, given its recent struggles to the smallest format.

Najmul Hussain fell with a decline between Shanto

The Shanto, once seen as a mainstay in Bangladesh’s T20I setup, has been dropped after a long lean patch with the bat. Earlier this year, Southpo had stepped down from T20I’s captaincy to focus on his personal form, but this is not enough to convince the selectors. Their absence from the squad indicates a possible reset in Bangladesh’s T20 ambitions before future assignments.

Mustafizur Rahman and Taskin Ahmed return

One of the largest takeaairs from the announcement of the squad is the pace-bouling all-rounder’s return Mohammad SaifuddinWho last played T20I a year ago. The 28-year-old, adds depth to the lower order and provides a useful seam-bouling option.

Motion trio Taskin AhmedMustafizur RahmanAnd Shurya Islam Make a comeback, strengthening the fast-building department. Leftist spinner Nasam ahmedWhich was not part of the squad for the previous T20I series against Pakistan, has also been called back.

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Many players showed the door

Apart from shunto, many other names in the Pakistan series have failed to maintain their places. Soumya Sarkar, Hasan Mahmood, Tanveer Islam, Nahid RanaAnd Khalid Ahmed All have been abandoned as the selectors have chosen a reorganization and balanced combination.

Litton Das With young talents, will continue to lead the side Tanjid Hasan Tamim, Parvez Hussain ImonAnd Tohid Hirdoy Maintaining their spots. The squad also includes utility players Mehidi Hasan Miraz And Saka Mahdi HasanOffering versatility in both batting and bowling departments.

The T20I series is to be played from July 10 to July 16, and will serve as an important initial stage for Bangladesh as they look at their squad ahead of the next ICC T20 World Cup cycle.

Bangladesh team for Sri Lanka T20I:

Litan Kumar Das (Captain), Tanjid Hasan Tamim, Parvez Hussain Imon, Mohammad Num Sheikh, Tohid Hiridoy, Zakar Ali Anik, Shamim Hussain Patwari, Mehidi Hasan Miraj, Rishad Hasain, Shak Mahadi Hasan, Nasam Ahmed, Tasin Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Kakib, Mohammad Safuddin

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