Bangladesh Welcomes Towhid Hridoy Back for Test Against Afghanistan

Bangladesh has announced its Test squad for the one-off match against Afghanistan, featuring the return of Towhid Hridoy after a stellar performance in domestic cricket. Fast bowlers Taskin Ahmed and Nahid Rana have been rested due to fitness issues. The team management is focused on ensuring Nahid's recovery for future matches. With the match set to begin on October 9 in the UAE, the squad includes notable players like Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mushfiqur Rahim. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting clash.

By Narendra Chaudhary Sep 19, 2026, 23:54 IST

Bangladesh Announces Test Squad for Afghanistan Clash

New Delhi [India], September 19: Bangladesh has reinstated Towhid Hridoy to their Test lineup for the upcoming one-off match against Afghanistan, scheduled to commence on October 9 in the UAE. Meanwhile, fast bowlers Taskin Ahmed and Nahid Rana have been omitted from the squad due to fitness issues and workload management.

Hridoy's impressive performance, which included an unbeaten 350 runs for Bangladesh A against South Africa A in an unofficial Test earlier this month, earned him a spot back in the team. This comes after he made his Test debut against Zimbabwe in July, as reported by a sports news outlet.

The selectors have also brought back wicketkeeper-batter Jaker Ali, while Amite Hasan has been dropped from the squad. Amite made his Test debut in Zimbabwe in July and was later included for the Australia tour, although he did not play in any matches.

Nahid has been out of action since sustaining a side strain during the Zimbabwe series in July, while Taskin has been rested following his participation against Australia, in line with Bangladesh's workload management strategy.

Chief selector Habibul Bashar stated that Nahid will be unavailable until October 10, as the team management aims to ensure his recovery for the upcoming Tests against the West Indies and the remainder of the 2026-27 season.

“Nahid Rana will be considered unavailable until October 10. We want him fit for the Tests against West Indies and the rest of the season. We are evaluating whether he will participate in the ODIs during the tri-series or play in domestic competitions to regain form,” Bashar mentioned, according to a sports news outlet.

Additionally, off-spinner Nayeem Hasan and fast bowlers Musfik Hasan and Iqbal Hossain Emon will accompany the squad as reserves.

Afghanistan, the host for this one-off Test, has yet to confirm the venue for the match.

Bangladesh squad: Najmul Hossain Shanto (captain), Tanzid Hasan, Shadman Islam, Soumya Sarkar, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das, Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Khaled Ahmed, Ebadat Hossain, Shoriful Islam.