Litton Das returns to the ODI setup for Bangladesh [Source: AFP]In the latest development, Bangladesh has announced its squad for the upcoming tri-nation ODI series in the UAE, featuring Zimbabwe and Afghanistan. The three sides will collide in a riveting series, and the Tigers have revealed their squad, with Litton Das set to lead.All the key players have been picked by the BCB selectors, with Litton Das and Mustafizur Rahman returning to the ODI scheme of things. Interestingly, the selectors have drafted in mystery spinner Aliss Al Islam in their 16-member squad.Bangladesh ODI squad for Afghanistan-Zimbabwe tri-seriesLitton Kumer Das (Captain), Tawhid Hridoy (Vice Captain), Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Saif Hassan, Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Musaddek Hossain Saikat, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Quazi Nurul Hasan Sohan, Rishad Hossain, Tanvir Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud, Shoriful Islam, Aliss Al Islam.Bangladesh captain Litton last played an ODI series against Australia, and he missed the subsequent series due to an injury. Left-arm seamer Mustafizur and Hasan Mahmud are also picked as the Tigers have picked a strong team.ALSO READLitton Das Refuses Surrendering Bangladesh Captaincy After Asian Games DrubbingIn surprising news, Parvez Hossain and Mohammad Saifuddin, who were part of the Zimbabwe ODI series, have been excluded from the upcoming tri-series matches.Nahid Rana ruled out, BCB provides injury updateBangladesh sustained a massive blow as star pacer Nahid Rana was ruled out of the tri-series. He initially sustained a side strain that kept him out of the Australia tour, but a fresh hip injury has derailed his campaign, and chief selector Habibul Bashar provided an update."Rana is not considered for the tri-nation due to his injury as he is going through rehabilitation," chief selector Habibul Bashar told Cricbuzz on Saturday (October 10). "As far as Aliss is concerned we need someone who can pick wickets in the middle overs and he did well during his tour with Bangladesh A in South Africa."With the World Cup 2027 less than a year away, Bangladesh are not taking any chances with their biggest weapon, Nahid Rana, as they want the pacer to complete his rehab before making a comeback to the national team.ALSO READ‘Not My Loss’: Mohammed Shami Issues Fresh Statement On India Exclusion
