Bangladesh unveil 16-men squad for T20I series against India, exciting talent gets maiden call-up

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has unveiled the squad for the upcoming three-match T20 international series against India, starting on October 6 in Gwalior. Notably, all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz makes a comeback to the T20I side after a 14-month absence. Additionally, left-handed opening batsman Parvez Hossain Emon and left-arm orthodox spinner Rakibul Hasan have received their maiden call-ups to the national team.

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Bangladesh to play first series after Shakib Al Hasan's retirement

Bangladesh is gearing up for their first series without star player Shakib Al Hasan, who recently announced his retirement from the format. The news of his retirement from the shortest format came ahead of the second Test against India at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur.

The last time Bangladesh came to India for a T20I series was in 2019, resulting in a 2-1 loss for the visiting team. Since then, the two teams have met again in the shortest format, most recently at the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup . In that match, held at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua, India secured a convincing 50-run victory over Bangladesh.

Bangladesh 's squad for the T20I series against India: Najmul Hossain Shanto (Captain), Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Parvez Hossain Emon, Tawhid Hridoy, Mahmud Ullah, Litton Kumer Das, Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hassan Miraz, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Rakibul Hasan. 

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India vs Bangladesh , T20I series: Full schedule

India vs Bangladesh 1st T20I: Venue - Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium, Gwalior (October 6 at 7:00 PM IST)

India vs Bangladesh 2nd T20I: Venue - Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi (October 9 at 7:00 PM IST)

India vs Bangladesh 3rd T20I: Venue - Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad (October 12 at 7:00 PM IST)