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After suffering a narrow defeat in the opening Test, Bangladesh are set to regroup with a refreshed squad for the second and final Test against Zimbabwe, starting April 28 at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram. The hosts will look to level the series following Zimbabwe’s thrilling three-wicket win in the first match.
Anamul Haque returns to Test side after three years
In a notable change, experienced opener Anamul Haque has been recalled to the national Test side after a gap of three years. The 32-year-old has been in red-hot form in the ongoing Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League, and recently etched his name in history as the first Bangladeshi batter to score 50 centuries in recognised cricket. His last Test appearance came in 2022.
Changes from the first Test squad
Bangladesh have made two changes to the squad that featured in the opening match. Alongside Anamul’s return, the team has included left-arm spinner Tanvir Islam, who is yet to debut in Tests. He replaced Nahid Rana, who is expected to turn out for Peshawar Zalmi in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025. Opener Zakir Hasan, who was not included in the playing XI for the first Test, has been dropped from the squad.
Bangladesh squad for the second Test: Najmul Hossain Shanto (Captain), Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Shadman Islam, Anamul Haque Bijoy, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahidul Islam Bhuiyan Ankon, Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (Vice Captain), Taijul Islam, Nayeem Hasan, Tanvir Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Syed Khaled Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib.
With the series on the line, Bangladesh will be eager to deliver a stronger performance in front of their home crowd. The return of Anamul and the introduction of new talent like Tanvir indicate a strategic shuffle aimed at finding the right mix of experience and energy. All eyes will be on Chattogram as the Tigers aim to claw back into the series.
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