Bangladesh have fielded a fresh yet balanced squad for the upcoming home ODI series Sri Lankawith voters combining youth and experience in a move that hints at long-term planning. The 15-man squad announced on Sunday has an exciting call-up for the 20-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman. Juairiya Ferdousalong with the return of an experienced campaigner Sarmin Sultana after a long absence.
The series, which will be played entirely in Rajshahi, marks an important milestone for Bangladesh as they continue to build their squad ahead of a demanding international calendar. With familiar names anchoring the squad and new faces eager to prove themselves, the hosts seem focused on creating both stability and depth.
Juairiya Ferdous gets the first call
Juairiya, who received his maiden ODI call-up after impressing in the shorter format, is in the limelight. Having already represented Bangladesh in seven T20 Internationals, the young wicketkeeper-batsman now has an opportunity to showcase his adaptability across 50-plus formats.
His inclusion reflects the selectors’ intention to groom the up-and-coming players and strengthen the middle order. Juairia’s ability behind the stumps and composure with the bat make him a promising addition to the squad.
Sarmin returns to Sultana after seven years
In a remarkable comeback story, Sarmin was recalled to the ODI set-up after a seven-year hiatus. The right-handed batsman brings valuable experience to the captain-led batting unit Nigar Sultana Joty.
His return adds depth and maturity to the lineup, offering Bangladesh a stable option in crucial situations. With the current mix of youth and experience, the team management will hope for a consistent batting performance throughout the series.
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Rajshahi will host the ODI leg of the tour
Sri Lanka will reach Bangladesh on April 17 and head straight to Rajshahi for the ODI leg of the tour. Both teams will have a two-day warm-up before the series starts on April 20.
The Rajshahi Divisional Stadium will host all the three matches scheduled on April 20, 22 and 25 with each match starting at 9:30 am. The venue is expected to provide a competitive environment, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the competition.
After the conclusion of the ODIs, the tour will move to Sylhet for a three-match T20I series starting on April 26 at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. The visitors will complete their tour on May 3 with an all-white-ball assignment in Bangladesh.
With both formats on display, the series offers players on both sides a valuable opportunity to gain momentum and fine-tune combinations.
Bangladesh ODI squad for Sri Lanka series: Nigar Sultana Joti (captain), Nahida Akter (vice-captain), Farzana Haque, Sobhana Mostary, Fahima Khatun, Sharmin Akter Supta, Ritu Moni, Shorna Akter, Rabia KhanSarmin Sultana, Marufa Akter, Fariha Islam Trisna, Sultana Khatun, Shanjida Akther Maghla and Juairiya Ferdous.
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