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Bangladesh Announce Squad For West Indies Warm-Up Match Ahead Of Home Test Series

Soumyajit Dutta

Bangladesh Test team [Source: AFP]Bangladesh Test team [Source: AFP]

West Indies are in Bangladesh for an upcoming two-Test series, with preparations now underway ahead of the opening match. Before the main contest gets started, the visitors will face a Bangladesh Cricket Board XI in a preparatory fixture. 

The BCB has named a squad for the encounter, giving several domestic performers and young prospects an opportunity to feature against international opposition. The match will also serve as an important test for players hoping to make an impression ahead of the West Indies series.

BCB XI to Face West Indies in Two-Day Warm-Up Match

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has confirmed a 14-member squad for the warm-up fixture against West Indies. The match, which was initially scheduled to run for three days, has been shortened to two days and will take place on October 22 and 23 at Anvir Cricket Stadium in Bashundhara.

The squad brings together players with varying levels of experience, including Jaker Ali Anik, SM Meherob and Shamim Hossain. Domestic performers Jishan Alam, Mahfijul Islam Robin and Fahad Hossain have also been selected, giving them a chance to showcase their skills ahead of the visitors' Test assignments.

Kalam Siddiki Aleen, Iftakhar Hossain Ifti and Chowdhury Md Rizwan are among the other names included. The selection also features two players from Bangladesh's Under-19 setup, offering them valuable exposure against a touring international side.

BCB XI squad vs West Indies: Mahfizul Islam Robin, Jishan Alom, Kalam Siddiqiui Aleen, Iftakhar Ahmed Ifti, Jaker Ali, SM Mehrob, Chowdhury MD Rizwan, Aich Mollah, Mohammad Shamim Hossain, Abdul Halim, Anik Deb Barma, Fahad Hossain, Hossain (Under-19), Sun (Under-19)

Why is Bangladesh fielding domestic players for warm-up match?

Bangladesh regularly uses BCB XI fixtures during home series to give domestic performers and fringe players a chance to face visiting international teams. These squads often include standout performers from competitions such as the National Cricket League, alongside emerging prospects who can benefit from the experience.

The approach also gives the selectors an opportunity to assess local talent against international opposition. The upcoming fixture against West Indies follows this development-focused approach, with selected players getting an opportunity to make an impression before the two-Test series begins on October 28.

The opening Test will be played at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur, with play scheduled to start at 9:30 AM Bangladesh time. The second Test is set to begin on November 5, completing the visitors' two-match assignment in Bangladesh.