Bangladesh Test Squad Announced for West Indies Series, Shanto as Captain, Miraz as Deputy

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced the squad for the two-match Test series against the West Indies. Both Tests are part of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC).

A 15-member squad has been announced with Najmul Hossain Shanto as captain. Like in the ODI format, Mehidy Hasan Miraz will serve as the deputy in Tests as well.

Bangladesh will play two Tests against hosts West Indies in Antigua and Jamaica. Before the Test series, the Tigers will also play a four-day warm-up match in Antigua.

Bangladesh Test Squad Against West Indies:

Najmul Hossain Shanto (Captain)
Shadman Islam
Mahmudul Hasan Joy
Zakir Hasan
Mominul Haque
Mahidul Islam Ankon
Litton Kumar Das (Wicketkeeper)
Jaker Ali Anik
Mehidy Hasan Miraz (Vice-captain)
Taijul Islam
Shoriful Islam
Taskin Ahmed
Hasan Mahmud
Nahid Rana
Hasan Murad

Bangladesh’s West Indies Tour Schedule:

November 15-19, 2024: 4-Day Warm-up Match, Coolidge Cricket Ground, Antigua

1st Test - November 22-26, 2024: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua

2nd Test - November 30 - December 4, 2024: Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica

1st ODI - December 8, 2024: Warner Park, St. Kitts

2nd ODI - December 10, 2024: Warner Park, St. Kitts

3rd ODI - December 12, 2024: Warner Park, St. Kitts

1st T20I - December 15, 2024: Arnos Vale Playing Field, Kingstown, St. Vincent

2nd T20I - December 17, 2024: Arnos Vale Playing Field, Kingstown, St. Vincent

3rd T20I - December 19, 2024: Arnos Vale Playing Field, Kingstown, St. Vincent