BCB announces 15-man Test squad against West Indies

Bangladesh cricket team is now in West Indies to play a full-fledged series, comprising two Tests, three ODIs and three T20I matches, against the home side. The series will start on July 4 with the first Test match at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua. Tigers guided by new head coach Steve Rhodes are likely to make a tough competition against the Caribbean team. With this tour series, Steve Rhodes will also make his debut as head coach of a country. 

Of the 15 players, announced by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) for two Tests, Abu Jayed Chowdhury is the only uncapped player. The 24-year-old pacer has so far played only 3 T20I matches. So, he will eagerly wait to make his debut in the longest format of cricket game. Absence of premier fast bowler, Mustafizur Rahman, who was left out of the Test squad due to toe injury, will help Abu Jayed to get his maiden call-up in the first Test.

Inclusion of Liton Das means reducing the workload of Mushfiqur Rahim, freeing him from wicket-keeping responsibility. As a result, he can put his full focus on batting.

Bangladesh cricket team will be led by Shakib Al Hasan, who made his return to the national team after the end of his short break. The number one all-rounder has not played any Test match since the home series against Australia in September 2017. His appearance will obviously increase the strength of the team.

Bangladesh Test squad: Shakib Al Hasan (captain), Tamim Iqbal, Imrul Kayes, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Liton Das, Nurul Hasan Sohan, Mahmudullah, Mehidy Hassan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Kamrul Islam Rabbi, Rubel Hossain, Abu Jayed Chowdhury Rahi, Shafiul Islam, Nazmul Hossain.