After 18 months, all-rounder Mohammad Saifuddin has been included in the national team squad for the first three matches of the upcoming Zimbabwe T20 series. The announcement came today from the Bangladesh Cricket Board. Uncapped player Tanzid Hasan Tamim and opener Parvez Hossain Emon also made it to the squad, while ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan was omitted at his own request. Pacer Mustafizur Rahman has been given rest for the first three matches.
Mohammad Saifuddin Returns to National Team After 18 Months; Tanzid and Emon Earn Call-ups
Mohammad Saifuddin, the talented all-rounder, has been recalled to the Bangladesh national cricket team for the first three matches of the upcoming Zimbabwe T20 series. The announcement was made by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Monday.
Saifuddin, who last played for Bangladesh in February 2022, has been out of action due to injuries. He has recovered from his setbacks and is now expected to make a significant contribution to the team.
Two uncapped players, opener Parvez Hossain Emon and all-rounder Tanzid Hasan Tamim, have also been included in the squad. Ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, on the other hand, has been omitted at his own request. Pacer Mustafizur Rahman has been given rest for the first three matches.
The remaining matches of the Zimbabwe series will be played in August and September, and it is expected that Shakib and Mustafizur will return to the squad then.
Background on the Topic:
Mohammad Saifuddin has been a key player for Bangladesh in recent years. He has played 59 T20Is and taken 72 wickets. He is also a handy batsman, with a batting average of over 20.00.
Saifuddin's return to the national team is a boost to the side, especially with the T20 World Cup coming up in Australia in October. Bangladesh will hope that he can stay fit and play a key role in their World Cup campaign.
Top 5 FAQs and Answers:
1. Why was Saifuddin out of the team for 18 months? Saifuddin was out of the team due to injuries. He suffered a back injury in February 2022, which ruled him out of the South Africa series. He then suffered a hamstring injury during the Pakistan Super League, which further delayed his return.
2. Who are the two uncapped players included in the squad? The two uncapped players included in the squad are opener Parvez Hossain Emon and all-rounder Tanzid Hasan Tamim.
3. Why has Shakib Al Hasan been omitted from the squad? Shakib Al Hasan has been omitted from the squad at his own request. He is currently playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and wanted to focus on his franchise team, the Kolkata Knight Riders.
4. Will Shakib and Mustafizur play in the remaining Zimbabwe matches? Shakib and Mustafizur are expected to return to the squad for the remaining Zimbabwe matches in August and September.
5. How many T20Is has Saifuddin played for Bangladesh? Saifuddin has played 59 T20Is for Bangladesh.
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