Bangladesh unveil ODI squad for three-match series against Pakistan beginning March 11

Bangladesh have announced their squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Pakistan, set to begin on March 11 in Dhaka, according to the ICC website. The remaining matches of the series will be played on March 13 and March 15 at the Shere Bangla National Cricket Stadium

Bangladesh last featured in an ODI series against the West Indies, where they secured a 2–1 series win in Mirpur.

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Among the notable inclusions is Afif Hossain, who returns to the ODI squad for the first time since December 2024. Mahidul Islam has retained his place from the squad that last played an ODI series against the West Indies in October 2025, while Litton Das has also been included despite a recent lean patch in the format.

Meanwhile, Nurul Hasan, Jaker Ali Anik and Shamim Hossain have been omitted from the squad. Fast bowlers Hasan Mahmud and Tanzim Hasan Sakib are unavailable due to injuries, with the former recovering from tennis elbow and the latter from a back injury. The injured duo is expected to return to full fitness by the end of the month.

Bangladesh selection panel chairman Gazi Ashraf Hossain explained some of the selection decisions, including the call to retain Litton Das.

“There may be questions about Litton Das’s recent ODI form, but he has been working closely with the coaches on his game. We believe he can soon produce his best in this format and are considering him as an option to strengthen the middle order,” he said, as quoted by the ICC website.

He also backed the inclusion of Afif Hossain and the continued selection of Mahidul Islam.

“Afif brings valuable experience and currently appears to be in fine touch. Mahidul Islam has been retained, and this is a good opportunity for him to fulfil the potential he has shown,” he added.

Bangladesh squad for ODI series vs Pakistan:

Mehidy Hasan Miraz (captain), Soumya Sarkar, Saif Hassan, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tawhid Hridoy, Litton Das, Afif Hossain, Mahidul Islam Bhuiyan, Rishad Hossain, Tanvir Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Nahid Rana.

Bangladesh vs Pakistan ODI series schedule:

March 11 – 1st ODI, Shere Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Dhaka
March 13 – 2nd ODI, Shere Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Dhaka
March 15 – 3rd ODI, Shere Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Dhaka