Bangladesh U19 squad posing before ICC U19 World Cup 2026 (Source: @BCBtigers/X)On Thursday (October 8), the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced a 15-member squad for their upcoming five-match youth ODI series against Afghanistan, scheduled to take place in Oman. Wicket-keeper-batter Farid Hasan Faysal has been picked as Bangladesh U19 captain for the Afghanistan series.The youth ODI matches, all to be held at Oman Cricket Academy Ground, are scheduled for October 13, 15, 18, 20 and 23.New Beginning For Farid Hasan Faisal In Bangladesh U19 SquadFaisal was part of the Bangladesh U19 squad at the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026, held in Zimbabwe earlier this year. There, he played under the leadership of Azizul Hakim.There, in the 2026 U-19 World Cup, Bangladesh qualified for the Super Six round. They beat Zimbabwe and the USA, but India and England kept them from reaching the semi-finals.ALSO READBangladesh’s World Cup Legend Joins National Set-Up In New RoleFarid Hasan Faisal, however, only played two matches in the 2026 U19 World Cup. He fell for a four-ball 1 against Vaibhav Sooryavanshi-starred India, while against Zimbabwe, he scored 13 runs off 17 deliveries.Bangladesh U19 Squad For Afghanistan Series 2026Farid Hasan Faisal (Captain), Abdullah Al Muhi, Ahsan Al Mumin, Al Amin Hossain Rony, Al Rafi, Farhan Sadik, Kawsar Ahmed, Al Amin Hossain, Shakil Khan, Meherab Hasan Sizan, Rakibul Hasan, Robiul Hasan Anik, Rubai Islam Rizon, Sheikh Atikur Rahman Akash and Sheikh Zarif SiamBangladesh U19 Set For Two Oman Tours Within 30 DaysAfter the Bangladesh U-19 vs Afghanistan U-19 series, the young Tigers will return to Oman on November 2. At that time, the purpose of visiting Oman would be to play in the U-19 Asia Cup, which will get underway on November 5.Bangladesh, who won the U-19 Asia Cup in 2023 and 2024, are pooled into Group B, alongside Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Malaysia. India, Pakistan, the UAE and Nepal are placed in Group A.The semi-finals, scheduled for November 12, will be played between the top two teams from both groups. The final will take place on November 14.ALSO READU19 Asia Cup 2026 Schedule Revealed, India vs Pakistan Match On November 8
