Shamim, Taskin out as BCB announces squad for Ireland T20Is

Middle-order batter Shamim Hossain and pacer Taskin Ahmed have been left out as the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced the squad for the three-match T20I series against Ireland.

All three matches will be held at the Bir Shrestha Shaheed Flight Lieutenant Motiur Rahman Stadium in Chattogram, scheduled for November 27, 29, and December 2.

Shamim and Taskin have been replaced by seam-bowling all-rounder Mohammad Saifuddin and uncapped 26-year-old wicketkeeper-batter Mahidul Islam Ankon.

Shamim has endured a difficult year in T20Is. Despite occasional flashes of promise, his overall returns have been largely underwhelming. In 24 matches this year, the left-hander scored just 261 runs at an average of 15.35 and a strike-rate of 121.39.

Taskin, meanwhile, has had his No-Objection Certificate (NOC) extended, allowing him to continue featuring in the ongoing Abu Dhabi T20 throughout November. The tournament will conclude on November 30.

SQUAD:

Litton Das (c), Saif Hassan (vc), Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Emon, Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Nurul Hasan Sohan, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Sakib, Shoriful Islam, Mohammad Saifuddin.