Shakib included, Imrul and Taskin return to T20 squad

Bangladesh Cricket Board announces the squad for the upcoming Nidihas Trophy T20I tri-series and Shakib Al Hasan has been included in the squad despite not making a full recovery from his injury yet.

Drama seemingly unfolded at the BCB headquarters as there was an uncertainty regarding his injury status and BCB were waiting on a doctor's report.

Shakib remains doubtful atleast for the start of the series while Mehedi Hasan Miraz has been included in the 16-member squad as Shakib's backup. Imrul Kayes and Taskin Ahmed meanwhile returned to the Tigers' squad after not featuring in the latest T20 series against the Lankans.

Zakir Hasan, Mahedi Hasan and Afif Hossain, who were all handed debuts during the recently concluded T20 series at home have not been included for the Nidahas Trophy while all-rounder Mohammad Saifuddin has also been excluded.

Courtney Walsh will coach the side for the upcoming T20 tri-series while Khaled Mahmud will fulfill the role of team manager. 

Bangladesh Squad: Shakib Al Hasan (capt), Tamim Iqbal, Mahmudullah Riyad, Soumya Sarkar, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mustafizur Rahman, Rubel Hossain, Sabbir Rahman, Nurul Hasan Sohan, Abu Hider, Ariful Haque, Nazmul Islam, Abu Zayed, Imrul Kayes, Taskin Ahmed. Mehedi Hasan Miraz