Mehidy to Lead Bangladesh in ODIs Against West Indies, Zakir Out, Afif Returns

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced the squad for the upcoming ODI series against the West Indies, which is set to begin on December 8. All three matches of the series will be held at Warner Park in St. Kitts.

Like the Test series, regular captain Najmul Hossain Shanto will also miss the ODI series. In his absence, Mehidy Hasan Miraz will captain the Tigers’ ODI team for the first time.

Najmul Hossain Shanto is yet to recover from a groin injury, ruling him out of the squad. Towhid Hridoy is also unavailable due to a similar injury, with the BCB medical team deeming him unfit for selection.

Afif Hossain Dhrubo has been recalled to the ODI squad after nearly a year. He last played an ODI in December 2023. Zakir Hasan, who was in the squad during the Afghanistan series in the UAE, has been dropped, while pace sensation Nahid Rana retains his spot.

Bangladesh ODI Squad Against West Indies:

Mehidy Hasan Miraz (Captain)
Litton Das (Wicketkeeper)
Tanzid Hasan Tamim
Soumya Sarkar
Parvez Hossain Emon
Mahmudullah Riyad
Jaker Ali Anik
Afif Hossain Dhrubo
Rishad Hossain
Nasum Ahmed
Taskin Ahmed
Hasan Mahmud
Shoriful Islam
Tanzim Hasan Sakib
Nahid Rana

Bangladesh-West Indies ODI Series Schedule:

1st ODI: December 8, Warner Park, St. Kitts
2nd ODI: December 10, Warner Park, St. Kitts
3rd ODI: December 12, Warner Park, St. Kitts