The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced a 15-member squad for the first Test against Australia, with uncapped fast bowler Musfik Hasan earning a place in the side. This marks Bangladesh's first Test series in Australia in 23 years. None of the players in the current squad has previously played a Test match on Australian soil.
A series of injuries to Bangladesh's pace attack, including the absence of speedster Nahid Rana, has left the selectors with limited options, paving the way for Musfik's inclusion. Although Musfik is yet to make his Test debut, this is not his first call-up to the national squad. He was previously included for the one-off Test against Afghanistan in 2023 and the home series against Sri Lanka in 2024 but did not feature in either match.
FAQs
- **Who is in the Bangladesh squad for the first Test against Australia?** Najmul Hossain Shanto (Captain), Soumya Sarkar, Shadman Islam, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Amite Hasan, Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (Vice Captain), Taijul Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Syed Khaled Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain Chowdhury, Musfik Hasan.
- **Why is Musfik Hasan included in the squad?** Due to a series of injuries to Bangladesh's pace attack, including the absence of speedster Nahid Rana, the selectors had limited options, paving the way for Musfik's inclusion.
- **Has Musfik Hasan played a Test match before?** No, Musfik Hasan is yet to make his Test debut. However, he was previously included in the squad for the one-off Test against Afghanistan in 2023 and the home series against Sri Lanka in 2024 but did not feature in either match.
- **When and where will the first Test be played?** The first Test will be held at Marrara Cricket Ground in Darwin from August 13.
