Bangladesh Test squad for South Africa series — Mahfijul Islam earns maiden call-up, full list of players
Uncapped batter Mahfijul Islam earns a maiden call-up after scoring a double century and a century in his last three National Cricket League matches.
- On Monday, Bangladesh selectors announced a 16-member squad for the two-match Test series in South Africa, handing uncapped batter Mahfijul Islam his maiden call-up following a prolific domestic first-class season.
- Chief selector Habibul Bashar explained that Mahfijul replaced Mahmudul Hasan Joy after medical reasons ruled him out, while Mohammad Naim returns following Shadman Islam's ankle injury sustained during the West Indies series.
- Pacer Khaled Ahmed replaces offspinner Nayeem Hasan to address expected pace-friendly conditions in South Africa, while Mominul Haque returns after completing a mandatory seven-day concussion protocol from the West Indies series.
- The two-match ICC World Test Championship series begins in Johannesburg on November 15, followed by the second Test in Centurion on November 23, providing Bangladesh another opportunity to strengthen its standings.
- With the team fifth in the ICC World Test Championship standings, Bangladesh manages Nahid Rana's ongoing side strain; Chief selector Bashar said Rana "has already bowled at 90% intensity in Australia" and may return for T20Is.
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Bangladesh name 16-member squad for South Africa Test series - The Tribune
Bangladesh have announced their 16-member squad for the two-match ICC World Test Championship series against South Africa, with uncapped batter Mahfijul Islam earning his maiden call-up following an impressive run in the ongoing domestic first-class season.
Bangladesh name 16-member squad for South Africa Test series
Bangladesh have announced their 16-member squad for the two-match ICC World Test Championship series against South Africa, with uncapped batter Mahfijul Islam earning his maiden call-up following an impressive run in the ongoing domestic first-class season.
Bangladesh has announced its Test squad for its tour of South Africa. Sixteen players have been selected for the two-match Test series. 22-year-old Mahfizul Islam has been included in the squad for the first time.
Uncapped Mahfijul Islam Earns Bangladesh Test Call-Up for South Africa Tour, Naim Returns After Four Years
Dhaka, November 9, 2026 (Yes Punjab News) Bangladesh have included uncapped opening batter Mahfijul Islam in their 16-member squad for the two-Test tour of South Africa, while Mohammad Naim has earned a recall after four years. The selections reward the pair’s impressive performances in the ongoing National Cricket League first-class tournament. Mahfijul has scored 672 […]
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