Bangladesh appoints Hridoy as T20I captain for Zimbabwe series

Bangladesh has named Towhid Hridoy as captain for a three-match T20I series in Zimbabwe starting July 15, following the unavailability of several key players. The regular T20I skipper, Litton Das, along with all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz and fast bowlers Taskin Ahmed and Hasan Mahmud, have been granted permission to participate in the Lanka Premier League, which overlaps with the tour.

Hridoy will captain the side for the second time, having previously led during a home T20I series against Australia in June when Litton was injured. The 15-man squad for the Zimbabwe T20Is, to be played in Bulawayo on July 15, 17, and 19, features several changes from the unit that faced Australia. All-rounder Mohammad Saifuddin returns, as do batsmen Yasir Ali and Mosaddek Hossain. Shamim Hossain has been omitted from the squad.

Chief selector Habibul Bashar said the recalls of Mosaddek and Yasir were based on recent performances, with Mosaddek impressing in the ODI series against Australia. He added that Saifuddin was included to fill the role of a pace-bowling all-rounder. Bashar also noted that while Najmul Hossain Shanto was discussed for selection, he was not included this time but could...