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Wicketkeeper-batter Nurul Hasan has earned a recall to Bangladesh's T20I squad after nearly two years away from the national team. The selection comes ahead of both the Netherlands home series and the upcoming Asia Cup tournament in UAE. Interestingly, Mehidy Hasan Miraz has been left out of the main squad and placed among standby players instead. Bangladesh will use these matches as crucial preparation for the 2026 T20 World Cup under captain Litton Das.

Key Points: Nurul Hasan Recalled to Bangladesh T20I Squad for Netherlands Series

  • Nurul Hasan returns after last playing in 2022 T20 World Cup
  • All-rounder Saif Hassan also recalled to 16-member squad
  • Mehidy Hasan Miraz surprisingly left out of main squad
  • Bangladesh to face Netherlands before Asia Cup campaign
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Nurul Hasan recalled to Bangladesh T20I squad for Netherlands series and Asia Cup

Wicketkeeper Nurul Hasan returns to Bangladesh T20I squad for Netherlands series and Asia Cup, while Mehidy Hasan Miraz misses selection as team prepares for World Cup.

"Nurul, 31, last played a T20I for Bangladesh during their 2022 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup match against Pakistan - Article"

Dhaka, Aug 22

Wicketkeeper-batter Nurul Hasan has been recalled to Bangladesh’s T20I squad for the upcoming three-game home series against the Netherlands and the Asia Cup, set to be held in the UAE from September 9-28.

Nurul, 31, last played a T20I for Bangladesh during their 2022 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup match against Pakistan at the Adelaide Oval in November 2022. There’s also a recall in place for all-rounder Saif Hassan, who last played a T20I for Bangladesh against Pakistan during the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz has been left out of the 16-member Bangladesh squad led by Litton Das and is in the list of stand-by players alongside Soumya Sarkar, Tanvir Islam, and Hasan Mahmud. Curiously, former Bangladesh T20I skipper Najmul Hossain is not included in the stand-by players list.

Bangladesh are slotted in Group B of the Men’s T20 Asia Cup alongside Afghanistan, Hong Kong, and Sri Lanka. They will open their campaign against Hong Kong in Abu Dhabi on September 11, before facing Sri Lanka and Afghanistan at the same venue on September 13 and 16 respectively.

The upcoming eight-side tournament will be a crucial step in Bangladesh's journey towards preparing for the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, to be held in India and Sri Lanka. Under Das’ leadership, Bangladesh secured their maiden T20I series win against Sri Lanka followed by a series win over Pakistan at home in July.

Before leaving for the Asia Cup, Bangladesh will go up against the Netherlands in the first of three T20Is starting on August 30 in Sylhet.

Bangladesh squad: Litton Das (c), Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Saif Hassan, Tawhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali Anik, Shamim Hossain, Quazi Nurul Hasan Sohan, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, and Shaif Uddin.

Stand-by players (for Asia Cup only): Soumya Sarkar, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Tanvir Islam, and Hasan Mahmud.

- IANS

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Priya S
Why is Mehidy Hasan Miraz only in standby? He's been one of our most consistent performers. The selection committee needs to explain these decisions better.
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Arjun K
Group B looks competitive with Sri Lanka and Afghanistan. Bangladesh should focus on beating Hong Kong convincingly and then take one game at a time. Good warm-up against Netherlands first!
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Sarah B
Interesting to see Saif Hassan getting another chance. Hope he makes the most of this opportunity. The team has good momentum after those series wins against SL and Pakistan!
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Vikram M
The Asia Cup in UAE conditions will be a good test for our spinners. Hope Nasum Ahmed and Mahedi Hasan step up. Looking forward to the Netherlands series first! 🏏
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Nikhil C
No Najmul Hossain even in standby? That's surprising given his past leadership role. Hopefully the team management has a clear vision for the 2026 World Cup preparation.

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