Bangladesh Announces ODI Squad for Upcoming Series Against New Zealand

Bangladesh's Cricketing Landscape Changes

Bangladesh: Currently, the IPL 2026 is underway in India, but following the exclusion of Mustafizur Rahman, no other Bangladeshi player is participating in the tournament. This situation led the Bangladesh Cricket Board to withdraw from the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 held in India.

However, with a change in the Bangladeshi government, the cricketing scenario has shifted significantly. The IPL is now being broadcasted in Bangladesh once again. Meanwhile, the Bangladesh Cricket Board has announced its squad for the upcoming ODI series.

Players Selected for Bangladesh's ODI Squad

Bangladesh is set to face New Zealand in a three-match ODI series at home. The Bangladesh Cricket Board has retained the same players who participated in the ODI series against Pakistan, where they faced a 1-2 defeat.

Mehdi Hasan Miraz will lead the team as captain. The pace attack includes Nahid Rana, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, and Shoriful Islam, all of whom showcased impressive performances against Pakistan. Additionally, the batting lineup is robust, featuring star players like Soumya Sarkar, Saif Hasan, Tanjiid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, and Litton Das.

Schedule for BAN vs NZ ODI Series

The ODI series between Bangladesh and New Zealand will consist of three matches. The first match is scheduled for April 17 in Dhaka, followed by the second match on April 20, also in Dhaka, and the final match will take place on April 23 in Chattogram.

First ODI: April 17, Dhaka

Second ODI: April 20, Dhaka

Third ODI: April 23, Chattogram

Bangladesh Squad for the ODI Series Against New Zealand

The squad includes: Mehdi Hasan Miraz (captain), Soumya Sarkar, Saif Hasan, Tanjiid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Litton Das, Afif Hossain, Mahidul Islam, Rishad Hossain, Tanveer Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Nahid Rana.