The Bangladesh Cricket Board announced a 15-member squad on Sunday for the upcoming Test against Pakistan. Najmul Hossain Shanto will lead the team as captain for the series opener, which starts on 8 May 2026. This match will be played at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka.
The selection panel chose a mix of experienced players and fresh talent to face a strong Pakistan side. Mehidy Hasan Miraz will be the vice-captain for the first match. Additionally, the squad includes two uncapped players who earned their first Test call-ups. These players are opening batter Tanzid Hasan and middle-order batter Amite Hasan.
Full 15-Member Squad for the First Test
The BCB confirmed the following players for the opening match in Dhaka.
| 1 | Najmul Hossain Shanto (Captain) |
| 2 | Mehidy Hasan Miraz (Vice Captain) |
| 3 | Litton Kumer Das |
| 4 | Mushfiqur Rahim |
| 5 | Mominul Haque Showrab |
| 6 | Mahmudul Hasan Joy |
| 7 | Shadman Islam |
| 8 | Tanzid Hasan |
| 9 | Taskin Ahmed |
| 10 | Shoriful Islam |
| 11 | Taijul Islam |
| 12 | Nayeem Hasan |
| 13 | Edabot Hossain Chowdhury |
| 14 | Nahid Rana |
| 15 | Amite Hasan |
Uncapped Duo Earn Maiden Test Call-Ups
Tanzid Hasan is already a regular player for Bangladesh in white-ball cricket. He has played 34 One Day Internationals (ODIs) and 45 T20 Internationals. He has scored more than 1,900 runs across all formats. Furthermore, his first-class record is impressive, featuring 1,792 runs at an average of 40.72.
The second new player is Amit Hasan, a 24-year-old middle-order batter. He has been very consistent in domestic cricket. Amite currently holds a first-class average of 49.32. He has scored 11 centuries and 17 half-centuries in the longer format. Recently, he scored 162 runs in a zonal tournament.
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Return of Key Bowlers to the Red-Ball Setup
Bangladesh Cricket shared the official test squad series for the Pakistan series on social media. Several important bowlers returned for this series. Taskin Ahmed and Shoriful Islam are back in the Test squad after a long break. They last played Test cricket in late 2024. Their return significantly boosts the pace attack.
In the spin department, Naeem Hasan makes a comeback. He has not played a Test match for nearly a year. Naeem has a solid record with 48 wickets in 14 matches. His presence gives Bangladesh more variety for the spin-friendly conditions at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium. Additionally, the squad includes veteran spinners like Taijul Islam.
Bangladesh ICC Test Championship Standings
Bangladesh is in eighth place on the table. They have four points from two matches with a win percentage of 16.67. Their most recent championship series against Sri Lanka ended in a draw.
Pakistan stands in fifth place on the table. They have 12 points and a win percentage of 50 after one win and one loss. Therefore, both teams need a series victory to move up the table. Bangladesh is currently finishing a white-ball series against New Zealand before they switch to the red-ball format.
Schedule For Pakistan Tour of Bangladesh
The Pakistan team will arrive in Dhaka on 3 May 2026 to prepare for the series. The matches are scheduled at two different venues across the country.
The opening match starts on 8 May 2026 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. Play will begin at 10:00 am each day.
After the first match, the teams will travel to Sylhet on 13 May. The second Test will begin on 16 May 2026 at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. This match will also start at 10:00 am daily. Pakistan is scheduled to depart Bangladesh on 21 May after the conclusion of the tour.
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