Bangladesh’s pace bowling department has received a significant boost as Taskin Ahmed makes his comeback to the squad after recovering from a side strain injury. Taskin was unable to participate in the series against Ireland but is now fully fit and ready to take on Afghanistan.
Additionally, Zakir Hasan, who suffered a thumb injury in March, has also been included in the squad by the team management. As both teams gear up for the upcoming series, Afghanistan will be arriving in Bangladesh in two phases, with the Test match scheduled to be played in Dhaka, followed by the ODI series in Chattogram and the T20I series in Sylhet.
Taskin Ahmed’s return from injury is a welcome development for the Bangladesh cricket team. The pace bowler missed the series against Ireland due to a side strain but has successfully regained full fitness. Taskin’s presence will add depth and experience to the pace attack, providing the team with a valuable weapon in their upcoming clash against Afghanistan. His ability to generate pace and extract bounce makes him a vital asset for the team.
In addition to Taskin Ahmed, Zakir Hasan has also earned a call-up to the squad. Zakir had suffered a thumb injury back in March, which had kept him out of action. However, his recovery and subsequent selection by the team management indicate that he is ready to make his return to competitive cricket. Zakir’s inclusion further strengthens the team’s options, both in terms of batting and wicketkeeping.
As the series approaches, Afghanistan will travel to Bangladesh in two phases. The first phase will involve the Test squad’s arrival, followed by the white-ball squad’s arrival in the second phase. The Test match between Bangladesh and Afghanistan is scheduled to take place at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. This will be followed by the ODI series, which will be played in Chattogram, and the two-match T20I series, set to be held in Sylhet. The distribution of matches across different venues adds excitement and variety to the series, offering cricket fans in different cities an opportunity to witness the action.
