Bangladesh have named their squad for the first Test match of the two-match series against Zimbabwe, with Tanzim Hasan Sakib earning a maiden Test call-up. Tanzim Hasan Sakib comes in as a replacement for Taskin Ahmed, who is recovering from an injury to his left Achilles tendon. Bangladesh will be led by Najmul Hossain Shanto, who also returns to the squad after missing the World Test Championship series against the West Indies
Hasan has featured in 28 white-ball games for Bangladesh and has huge experience. Litton Das meanwhile, is not in the squad due to his involvement in the Pakistan Super League. The first Test will be played at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium from April 20.
BAN squad for 1st Zimbabwe Test: Najmul Hossain Shanto (capt), Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Shadman Islam, Zakir Hasan, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahidul Islam, Jaker Ali, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Nayeem Hasan, Nahid Rana, Hasan Mahmud, Khaled Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan