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Bangladesh Names 15-Man Squad for Pakistan Test Clash

Bangladesh has announced a 15-player squad for the first Test against Pakistan starting May 8 in Dhaka. Najmul Hossain Shanto will captain the side, with Mehidy Hasan Miraz as vice-captain. Uncapped players Tanzid Hasan and Amite Hasan have been included in the squad. Taskin Ahmed and Shoriful Islam return to the Test side after featuring in late 2024.

Key Points: Bangladesh Test Squad for Pakistan 2025

  • Najmul Hossain Shanto leads 15-player squad
  • Uncapped Tanzid Hasan and Amite Hasan included
  • Taskin Ahmed and Shoriful Islam return to Test side
  • Bangladesh sits eighth in WTC standings
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Bangladesh announces squad for 1st Test against Pakistan

Bangladesh announces 15-player squad for 1st Test vs Pakistan on May 8. Najmul Hossain Shanto to lead, with uncapped Tanzid Hasan & Amite Hasan included.

"Najmul Hossain Shanto continues as skipper, while Mehidy Hasan Miraz serves as his deputy for the Test against Pakistan - ICC website"

Dhaka, April 27

The Bangladesh Cricket Board on Sunday announced their 15-player squad for their first Test against Pakistan, scheduled to start on May 8 at Dhaka's Sher-e-Bangla Stadium as part of the 2025-27 ICC World Test Championship cycle.

Najmul Hossain Shanto continues as skipper, while Mehidy Hasan Miraz serves as his deputy for the Test against Pakistan, as per the ICC website.

Two uncapped players, Tanzid Hasan and Amite Hasan, make the squad. Tanzid Hassan has established himself in the white-ball setup, playing 34 ODIs and 45 T20Is for his nation, while scoring more than 1900 runs across both formats. He will be looking to solidify his spot in the red-ball side as well.

The latter, Amite Hasan, is a 24-year-old middle-order batter who averages 49 in First Class cricket, having made his debut in 2019.

Taskin Ahmed and Shoriful Islam return to the Test side, having last featured in late 2024, while tweaker Naeem Hasan makes his return to the red-ball setup.

Bangladesh sit in eighth place in the World Test Championship standings and will be looking to make gains in their position against Pakistan.

Bangladesh's squad for the first Test against Pakistan: Najmul Hossain Shanto (Captain), Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Shadman Islam, Mominul Haque Showrab, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Kumer Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Nayeem Hasan, Ebadot Hossain Chowdhury, Shoriful Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana, Tanzid Hasan and Amite Hasan.

- ANI

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Priya S
Amite Hasan averaging 49 in First Class cricket is impressive! But I feel Bangladesh are still too reliant on their senior players like Mushfiqur and Shakib (though he's not in this squad). Need more young blood to step up consistently. Let's see how this Test series goes! 😊
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James A
Good to see Bangladesh giving chances to uncapped players like Tanzid Hasan and Amite Hasan. With the WTC cycle ongoing, this kind of experimentation is crucial. Pakistan will be tough opposition though - their pace attack is world-class. Should be a cracking contest!
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Vikram M
Honestly, Bangladesh need to sort out their batting collapses if they want to climb up the WTC table. Only Mehidy Hasan Miraz averaging over 40 with the bat in Tests is worrying. But the bowling attack looks decent with Ebadot, Taskin, and Shoriful. Let's hope for some competitive cricket! 🏏
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Sarah B
I'm curious to see how Tanzid Hasan adapts to Test cricket after being a white-ball specialist. The transition isn't easy - just look at how many Indian players struggled initially. But if he's got the temperament, he could be a great addition. Exciting times for Bangladesh cricket!
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Ananya R
Nice to see Nayeem Hasan back in the Test side - he's a quality spinner who could trouble Pakistan on turning tracks. But I think Bangladesh missed a trick by not including a proper fast-bowling all-rounder. Their lower order looks a bit fragile. Still, hoping for a great series between two Asian giants! 🇧🇩

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