Bangladesh recall Saifuddin for Zimbabwe T20s

NEW DELHI: Bangladesh on Sunday announced the inclusion of pace bowling all-rounder Mohammad Saifuddin in their squad for the first three Twenty20 internationals against Zimbabwe next month, marking his return after 18 months.

The squad also features batsman Tanzid Hasan Tamim, who is the only uncapped player included.

Meanwhile, pacer Mustafizur Rahman, who is currently playing for Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League, has been omitted from the squad.

Star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, who was elected to parliament in January but has kept the door open on his cricket career, will also miss out on the series.

Zimbabwe arrived in Dhaka for the series on Sunday, with Chittagong hosting the first match on May 3.

Squad: Najmul Hossain Shanto (capt), Liton Das, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Tawhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah Riyad, Jaker Ali Anik, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Parvez Hossain Emon, Tanvir Islam, Afif Hossain, Mohammad Saifuddin.

(With AFP inputs)

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