U-23s leave for India today

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced a 15-member squad for the Under 23 team's tour of India yesterday.

During the tour, the Bangladesh U-23 side will play five one-day matches against their Indian counterparts on September 19, 21, 23, 25 and 27 at Lucknow's Ekana Cricket Stadium.

BCB selector Habibul Bashar mentioned that it would not be an easy tour.

"India Under-23 side is very strong. The tour will be very helpful for our boys. We have included Ariful Haque in the squad from the A team to strentghten our batting. We also made two changes. Fardeen Hasan and Mahidul Islam also made the cut," said Bashar, who will be traveling with the side. 

The squad were scheduled to leave for India today morning.

SQUAD

Saif Hassan (captain), Fardeen Hasan, Mahidul Islam, Yasir Ali, Al Amin, Zakir Hassan, Jaker Ali, Ariful Haque, Tanvir Islam, Mahedi Hasan, Manik Khan, Shafiqul Islam, Sumon Khan, Robiul Haque, Sabbir Hossain.