BSS
  19 May 2025, 20:19

Dipu named captain for Emerging team's four-day series against SA

DHAKA, May 19, 2025 (BSS)-The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced a 15-
member Men's Emerging squad for the two-match four-day series against South 
African Emerging side. 

Shahadat Hossain Dipu, a Test player of the Bangladesh national team, will 
lead the side, which was comprised with some emerging youngsters. 

Pacer Shafiqul Islam, however, replaced Tofael Ahmed Rayhan, who received an 
injury during the one-day series.

The opening game starts tomorrow (Tuesday) at Bir Shrestha Matiur Rahman 
Stadium in Chattogram.

The second and final four-day game begins on May 27 at Sher-e-Bangla National 
Cricket Stadium in Mirpur.

Earlier, led by Akbar Ali, Bangladesh won the three-match one-day series by 
2-1.

Bangladesh Men's Emerging Squad: Iftakhar Ifti, Ashiqur Rahman Shibli, 
Chowdhury Rezwan, Shahadat Hossain Dipu (Captain), Ariful Islam, Aich Mollah, 
Pritom Kumar (WK), Moin Khan, Shafiqul Islam, Wasi Siddiquee, Rakibul Hasan, 
Naeem Ahmed, Maruf Mridha, Ripon Mondol, Mehedi Hasan Rana.

South Africa squad: George Martinius Van Heerden (capt), Mmeeka-Eel Prince, 
Dian Forreste, Muhammad Manack, Sesona Tsepo Ndwandwa, Nqobani Handsome 
Mokoena, Onkgomoditse Richard Seletswane, Tshepo Innocent Ntuli, Khandoyehusi 
Zimine Zuma, Connor Boyd Esterhuizen, Tiaan Michael Van Vuuren, Andlie Oustin 
Simelane, Andlie Charles Mogakane, Romashan-Soma Pillay, Dewan Marais.