He was India captain Rohit Sharma's opening partner in the home T20 series against Afghanistan earlier this year but his place looked under threat as he struggled for runs in the IPL
Tri-nation series: Bangladesh asked to field first against West Indies
The West Indies have won the toss opted to bat first against Bangladesh in the Tigers' first match of the tri-nation One Day International series on Tuesday.
Published : 7 May 2019, 10:07 AM
Updated : 7 May 2019, 10:09 AM
The Tigers are lining up with three pacers and two spinners for the game in Dublin after uncertainties emerged over Mahmudullah's bowling in the match. Shakib Al Hasan will lead the spin attack after returning from injury along with Mehidy Hasan Miraz. Skipper Mashrafe Bin Mortaza will spearhead the pace bowling department aided by Mustafizur Rahman and all-rounder Mohammad Saifuddin.
Middle-order batsman Mohammad Mithun also returns to side after an injury absence. Liton Das and Rubel Hossain are the only absentees from the team that faced New Zealand in the Tigers' last ODI.
Bangladesh XI: Tamim Iqbal, Soumya Sarkar, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mohammad Mithun Batsman, Mahmudullah, Sabbir Rahman, Mashrafe Mortaza (c), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mohammad Saifuddin, Mustafizur Rahman
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