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DHAKA, June 24, 2026 (BSS)—The last batch of Bangladesh team departed for Zimbabwe today as the national team completed its travel arrangements for the upcoming white-ball series and one-off Test match.
The first batch had already reached Zimbabwe.
The players left Dhaka on a flight at 2PM as part of the second group travelling to Zimbabwe. A total of 12 members, including players and support staff, were on board the flight.
The players included the likes of Towhid Hridoy, Amite Hasan, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Rabiul Haque who were on board with the last batch.
Members of the coaching staff also travelled with this group. Rabiul earned a call-up to the national squad after missing out on selection for the previous Test series against Pakistan.
Bangladesh have opted to rest several key players for the Zimbabwe tour. Captain Liton Das, vice-captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz, pace sensation Nahid Rana and fast bowler Taskin Ahmed have all been left out of the squad.
Meanwhile, pacers Hasan Mahmud and Khaled Ahmed have returned to the national setup for the tour.
Bangladesh are scheduled to play a one-off Test and a white-ball series during their visit to Zimbabwe as the team continues preparations for a busy international calendar.
Bangladesh squad: Najmul Hossain Shanto (Captain), Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Shadman Islam, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Mahedi Hasan, Taijul Islam, Nayeem Hasan, Syed Khaled Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Ebadot Hossain Chowdhury, Towhid Hridoy, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Amite Hasan, Rabiul Haque.