Surprise relief behind the stumps?
Test squad to be named today
Sports Reporter
Cricket lovers could be in for a surprise when the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announces the 16-member Test squad for the tour of England at Chittagong today.Although the focus for the last few days has been on all-rounder Khaled Mahmud, the selection panel led by Faruque Ahmed is most likely to call for a backup for wicketkeeper Khaled Mashud from outside the preliminary 20. It was learnt that the four selectors are going to include young stumper Sahagir Hossain in an effort to minimise the workload Mashud during the practice matches leading up to the first Test. The Tigers will play three three-day matches before the first Test begins at Lord's on May 26. Sahagir had impressed coach Dav Whatmore in India during the Duleep Trophy in February. If the Khulna boy is included then he will be the third new face in the team after fast bowler Shahadat Hossain Rajib and left-handed batsman Shahriar Nafees. In that event there is little or no chance for former Bangladesh captain Khaled Mahmud to make a Test comeback.
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