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Bangladesh Recall Soumya Sarkar Amid ODI Series Shakeup vs West Indies

Bangladesh has brought back experienced opener Soumya Sarkar for the upcoming ODI series against West Indies. The team is looking to bounce back after suffering a heavy 3-0 defeat against Afghanistan. Wicketkeeper-batter Mahidul Islam Ankon has received his first ODI call-up to the national squad. The three-match series will be played in Mirpur starting October 18 before moving to Chattogram for the T20Is.

Key Points: Soumya Sarkar Recalled for Bangladesh West Indies ODI Series

  • Soumya Sarkar returns after missing Sri Lanka and Afghanistan series
  • Bangladesh seeks revival after 3-0 whitewash against Afghanistan
  • Wicketkeeper Mahidul Islam Ankon earns maiden ODI call-up
  • Mohammad Naim Sheikh and Nahid Rana dropped from previous squad
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Bangladesh recall veteran opener Soumya Sarkar for home ODI series against West Indies

Veteran opener Soumya Sarkar returns to Bangladesh ODI squad for West Indies series after 3-0 Afghanistan whitewash, with Mahidul Islam earning maiden call-up.

"Sarkar last featured for Bangladesh in February during the ICC Champions Trophy - ICC"

Dhaka, October 16

Bangladesh have recalled experienced opener and all-rounder Soumya Sarkar to their squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against the West Indies, scheduled to begin on October 18 in Mirpur.

Sarkar last featured for Bangladesh in February during the ICC Champions Trophy and missed the subsequent bilateral series against Sri Lanka and Afghanistan, as per the ICC.

Following a 3-0 whitewash in their most recent ODI series against Afghanistan, capped off by a 200-run defeat in the final match, the Tigers have made just two changes to their squad.

The other change sees wicketkeeper-batter Mahidul Islam Ankon earn his maiden ODI call-up.

Mahidul made his debut against South Africa in a Test match in 2024, which is also his sole international appearance across formats for Bangladesh so far.

Opener Mohammad Naim Sheikh and pacer Nahid Rana are the two players from the squad that faced Afghanistan to miss out on selection for the upcoming ODI series.

Bangladesh will also continue to be without Liton Das, who is recovering from a side strain sustained during the Asia Cup and subsequently missed the ODI series against Afghanistan.

The three-match ODI series between Bangladesh and the West Indies will be played in Mirpur from October 18 to 23, before the action shifts to Chattogram for the T20I leg starting on October 27.

Bangladesh squad: Mehidy Hassan Miraz (Captain), Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Soumay Sarker, Mohammed Saif Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tawhid Hridoy, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Jaker Ali Anik, Shamim Hossain, Quazi Nurul Hasan Sohan, Rishad Hossain, Tanvir Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Hasan Mahmud.

- ANI

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Priya S
Interesting to see Mahidul Islam getting his ODI call-up. But is it the right time to experiment with new players when we're coming off a 3-0 whitewash? Need experienced hands against West Indies.
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Arjun K
As an Indian cricket fan, I always enjoy watching Bangladesh-West Indies matches. Both teams play exciting cricket. Hope Soumya Sarkar makes a strong comeback - he's talented but inconsistent.
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Sarah B
The 200-run defeat against Afghanistan must have been really demoralizing. Hope these changes bring some fresh energy to the team. Looking forward to watching the series from Dhaka!
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Vikram M
Missing Liton Das is a big blow for Bangladesh. He's their most reliable batsman. Soumya Sarkar needs to step up and fill that void. The team selection seems a bit conservative though - was expecting more changes after such poor performance.
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Michael C
Good to see Bangladesh giving opportunities to young players like Mahidul. That's how teams build for the future. The West Indies series should be competitive - both teams are in rebuilding phase.

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