BCB announces squad for Afghanistan series, Shanto named captain 

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced 15-member squad for the upcoming ODI series against Afghanistan, with Najmul Hossain Shanto stepping in as captain.

BCB announced the squad on its official website on Friday.

Star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is not included. Soumya Sarkar and left-arm spinner Nasum Ahmed have returned while Liton Das has been dropped. Fast bowler Nahid Rana has earned his maiden call-up marking his first opportunity in the ODI lineup.

The three-match ODI series, scheduled to begin on November 6, will take place in the UAE, following Bangladesh's recent Test series against South Africa at home.

Bangladesh Squad: Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan, Zakir Hasan, Najmul Hossain (Captain), Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah, Towhid Hridoy, Zaker Ali, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (Vice-Captain), Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shariful Islam, Nahid Rana.