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Bangladesh Names Unchanged ODI Squad for New Zealand Series

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has confirmed a 15-player squad for the first two ODIs against New Zealand, retaining the same group that recently won a series in Pakistan. Mehidy Hasan Miraz will captain the side, which boasts a strong pace attack. Five squad members are currently in the PSL and will join the team ahead of the series starting April 17 in Dhaka. The tour will also include a three-match T20I series following the ODIs.

Key Points: Bangladesh Squad for NZ ODIs Announced

  • Same squad as Pakistan series win
  • Mehidy Hasan Miraz to captain
  • Five players arriving from PSL
  • Three ODIs in Dhaka and Chattogram
  • T20I series to follow
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Bangladesh names squad for first two New Zealand ODIs

Bangladesh retains its winning ODI squad from Pakistan for the upcoming home series against New Zealand. Full squad list and schedule details inside.

"Mehidy Hasan Miraz will lead the side, which comprises an impressive pace attack - Bangladesh Cricket Board"

Dhaka, April 12

The Bangladesh Cricket Board confirmed their 15-player squad for the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand. They have retained the same squad as the one that secured a 2-1 series win in Pakistan last month.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz will lead the side, which comprises an impressive pace attack featuring Nahid Rana, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman and Shoriful Islam. The first two ODIs are scheduled for April 17 and 20 in Dhaka, before the series concludes on April 23 in Chattogram, as per ICC.

Five members of the squad, Nahid Rana, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Rishad Hossain and Tanzid Hasan are currently featuring in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and are set to join the group on April 12. Bangladesh and New Zealand will then contest a three-match T20I series, running from April 27 to May 2.

New Zealand have already named their group for the upcoming series, with Ben Lister coming in as a replacement for the injured Kristian Clarke recently.

First ODI: April 17, Dhaka

Second ODI: April 20, Dhaka

Third ODI: April 23, Chattogram

Mehidy Hasan Miraz (C), Soumya Sarkar, Saif Hassan, Tanzid Hassan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Litton Das, Afif Hossain, Mahidul Islam, Rishad Hossain, Tanvir Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Nahid Rana.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Mustafizur Rahman coming straight from PSL will be key. He's always a tricky customer. New Zealand missing a few key players, so Bangladesh has a real chance at home. Should be a competitive series.
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Ananya R
I'm a bit surprised they haven't given a chance to any new faces. Sticking with the same 15 is safe, but what about building bench strength? Still, the team is in good form. Best of luck to our neighbours! 🤝
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Vikram M
The schedule is so tight! Players in PSL joining on the 12th and first match on the 17th. Hardly any time to adjust from T20 mode to ODI. Hope fatigue doesn't play a part. Cricket calendar is insane these days.
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Karthik V
Strong pace unit on paper. Taskin, Mustafizur, Shoriful, and the young Nahid Rana. If the pitches in Dhaka and Chattogram have some help, they could trouble the Kiwi batters. Exciting to see Asian cricket growing.
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Michael C
Respectful criticism: The article just lists the squad and schedule. Would be nice to have some analysis on the key player matchups or how New Zealand's squad shapes up. Just reporting facts feels a bit dry for cricket fans.

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