Bangladesh have retained their squad for the upcoming T20I series against Pakistan, following their historic series victory over Sri Lanka. Litton Das, who led the Tigers to T20I series wins against both West Indies and Sri Lanka, will continue as captain for the home series.
On Wednesday, July 16, Bangladesh defeated Sri Lanka by eight wickets to secure their maiden T20I series win against them. A four-wicket haul from Mahedi Hasan and a 27-ball half-century by Tanzid Hasan Tamim were instrumental in sealing the memorable win.
This marks only the second time Bangladesh have come from 0-1 down to win a T20I series. The squad also includes Mohammad Naim Shaikh, who scored an unbeaten 32 in the first T20I in Pallekele but was left out of the remaining matches.
Fast-bowling all-rounder Mohammad Saifuddin, who featured in the first two T20Is and took three wickets, retains his place. Attention will also be on Shamim Hossain Patwary, who impressed with a strike rate of 193.75 during the Sri Lanka series.
The three-match T20I series against Pakistan is scheduled for July 20, 22, and 24, with all matches to be held at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur.
Bangladesh will aim to bounce back after suffering a 3-0 series defeat to Pakistan earlier this year in the away leg of the T20Is.
Bangladesh squad for Pakistan T20I series
Litton Das (wk), Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Parvez Hossain Emon, Mohammad Naim Shaikh, Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali Anik, Shamim Hossain Patwary, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mohammad Saifuddin
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