The Bangladesh cricket team is making headlines as Shamim Hossain rejoins the T20I squad for the decider against Ireland. This decision comes amidst a public disagreement between captain Litton Das and chief selector Gazi Ashraf Hossain regarding player selections.
Captain-Selector Clash
Litton Das had openly criticized the selectors for not including Shamim in the squad prior to the series. He indicated that he and coach Phil Simmons were unaware of the decision. Litton stated, “I think it would have been better if Shamim was in the team,” emphasizing his concerns about the lack of communication.
In response to the criticism, Chief Selector Gazi Ashraf defended his decision. He noted that Shamim was dropped to allow Mahidul Islam Ankon a chance in the middle order. Ashraf asserted that he did not require the captain’s permission to make such selections. His comments suggested a tense dynamic between the selector and the captain, especially following past instances where Litton himself was dropped from the ODI squad against Sri Lanka.
Shamim’s Recent Performance
Despite Shamim’s inclusion, his recent performance has raised eyebrows. In his last four T20I appearances, he recorded scores of 0, 0, 1, and 1. This inconsistency raised questions about his readiness for a pivotal match.
Upcoming T20I Match Details
The T20I series against Ireland is currently tied at 1-1, setting the stage for an exciting decider. The Bangladesh squad for the crucial third T20I includes:
- Litton Das (captain, wicketkeeper)
- Saif Hassan (vice-captain)
- Tanzid Hasan
- Parvez Hossain Emon
- Towhid Hridoy
- Jaker Ali
- Nurul Hasan
- Mahidul Islam Ankon
- Mahedi Hasan
- Rishad Hossain
- Nasum Ahmed
- Mustafizur Rahman
- Tanzim Hasan Sakib
- Shoriful Islam
- Mohammad Saifuddin
- Shamim Hossain
As the team prepares for this decisive match, tensions and expectations run high. The outcome will not only impact the series but may also influence the dynamics within the team’s management structure.
