Litton Das, a wicketkeeper and batsman, has been chosen to lead the Bangladesh cricket team in the upcoming one-off Test against Afghanistan. The premier all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan’s finger injury, which kept him out of action for at least six weeks, led to this decision. The team management believes that Litton Das, a wicketkeeper and batsman, possesses the leadership skills and experience required to guide the team through this crucial encounter.
The 15-member squad selected for the match includes two promising uncapped players, Shahadat Hossain Dipu and Musfik Hasan. This decision reflects Bangladesh’s commitment to grooming young talents for the future. Shahadat, a 21-year-old right-handed middle-order batter, made his first-class debut in 2021 and was part of the successful Bangladesh squad that won the 2020 Men’s U-19 World Cup. With an impressive record of 1265 runs from 20 first-class games, Shahadat has shown great promise and potential.
On the other hand, Musfik Hasan, aged 20, made a remarkable impact in the 2022/23 first-class season, taking 49 wickets from 13 matches. His performance included three five-wicket hauls, making him a standout performer. Both Shahadat and Mushfik showcased their skills in the recent unofficial Test series against West Indies A while representing Bangladesh A. Shahadat’s batting prowess was evident as he scored two half-centuries during the series.
The Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur will host the match beginning on June 14; the Afghan Test team is expected to arrive on June 10. In the previous Test match between the two nations, Afghanistan triumphed in Chattogram in 2019 by 224 runs, handing Bangladesh a devastating defeat. Bangladesh is very interested in this game because they want to exact revenge for their past loss.
The Bangladesh team has wasted no time in starting their practice sessions at the stadium to fine-tune their skills and prepare for the challenging Test match ahead. With Litton Das leading the side and the inclusion of young talents like Shahadat Hossain Dipu and Musfik Hasan, Bangladesh is determined to put up a strong performance and redeem themselves against Afghanistan. The team management hopes that the combination of experienced players and fresh talent will provide the necessary balance to achieve success in the upcoming match.
