Bangladesh vs Afghanistan: Shakib brought back into the squad

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has been included in the upcoming T20I series of Bangladesh vs Afghanistan. Shakib had to miss the previous 3-match T20I series at home against Pakistan due to injury. Bangladesh announced the 14-member squad for Bangladesh vs Afghanistan T20I Series on Monday.

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This series will be marking the comeback of the all-rounder in T20I after a long gap. The present situation of the Bangladesh team is terrible with continuous loss in 8 matches. They lost the home series against Pakistan last year with 0-3 and Shakib's return to the team will play a key role in the team's overall performance.

Bangladesh vs Afghanistan series begins from 23rd February in Bangladesh. The teams will face off in 3 ODI and 2 T20Is. Liton Das and Mushfiqur Rahim are present in the T20I squad this time. Uncapped players Munim Shahriar and Yasir Ali found themselves in the 14-member squad as well after their spectacular performance in the Bangladesh Premier League.

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Bangladesh Squad:

Mahmudullah (C), Liton Das, Munim Shahriar, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Afif Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Yasir Ali Chowdhury, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Nasum Ahmed, Shohidul Islam, Naim Sheikh.