Saif to captain Bangladesh in Rising Stars Asia Cup

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With Mohammad Naim currently in South Africa with the national Test squad, Bangladesh have named Saif Hassan as his replacement in the squad for the Rising Stars Asia Cup, which…

With Mohammad Naim currently in South Africa with the national Test squad, Bangladesh have named Saif Hassan as his replacement in the squad for the Rising Stars Asia Cup, which begins in Qatar on November 19.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced the final squad on Sunday, with Parvez Hossain Emon, Afif Hossain, Yasir Ali and Sabbir Rahman retaining their places from the preliminary list. Saif, who has also been named captain, is the only addition to the initial squad.

BCB chief selector Habibul Bashar had earlier explained that the team was formed with players from the country's next-best pool rather than being restricted by age, as most participating countries are sending their 'A' teams.

“All the other teams are sending their 'A' squads. So we are sending the next-best batch of players. Rather than age, we formed the side with players who may play or whom we can prepare for the future. We have an opportunity, since there are South Africa ODI series coming up,” Bashar had said in Sylhet, leaving open the possibility of players earning a place in the ODI squad against South Africa.

Mahmudul Hasan Joy, who is currently injured, along with Zakir Hasan, S M Meherob Hasan and Aminul Islam Biplob, have been left out of the final squad after featuring in the preliminary list.

Bangladesh A will begin their campaign against Hong Kong, China, on November 19 before facing Afghanistan A on November 21 and Sri Lanka A on November 23.

The top two teams from each group will qualify for the semifinals, scheduled for November 26 and 27, while the final will be held on November 29.Bangladesh A finished runners-up in last year's inaugural edition after losing to Pakistan A in a Super Over in a thrilling final.

Bangladesh squad: Saif Hassan (captain), Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Iftakhar Hossain Ifti, Shahadat Hossain Dipu, Yasir Ali Chowdhury, Sabbir Rahman, Parvez Hossain Emon, Irfan Shukkur, Samiun Basir Ratul, Rakibul Hasan, Md Rubel, Ripon Mandol, Iqbal Hossain Emon, Chowdhury MD…

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