Bangladesh name 16-member squad for South Africa Test series

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) have announced a 16-member Test squad for the upcoming tour of South Africa, combining experienced campaigners with young prospects. Najmul Hossain Shanto will lead the side, with Mehidy Hasan Miraz named as his deputy.

The BCB announced the squad through a press release in Sylhet on Monday (November 9).

The batting lineup includes Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Naim Sheikh, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Kumar Das and Towhid Hridoy. Zakir Ali Anik will take responsibility behind the stumps.

The bowling attack features a mix of experience and variety, with Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Shoriful Islam, Ebadot Hossain, Syed Khaled Ahmed and Mahfizul Islam included in the squad.

Bangladesh's 16-member Test squad:
Najmul Hossain Shanto (captain), Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Naim Sheikh, Mominul Haque Sourav, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Kumar Das, Towhid Hridoy, Zakir Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (vice-captain), Taijul Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Shoriful Islam, Ebadot Hossain Chowdhury, Syed Khaled Ahmed and Mahfizul Islam.