Archive · 19 Sep 2026
Towhid Hridoy Returns for Afghanistan Test, Taskin Rested
Bangladesh has chosen its team for one Test match against Afghanistan.
Towhid Hridoy is returning to the Test squad.
He scored an unbeaten 350 runs in a match for Bangladesh A. That is the highest first-class score by a Bangladeshi batter.
Jaker Ali has also joined the squad.
Fast bowler Taskin Ahmed will not play because Bangladesh wants him ready for important World Test Championship matches.
The match will be held in the United Arab Emirates from October 9 to 13.
Nahid Rana is expected to return to competitive cricket from October 10.
Towhid Hridoy was recalled to Bangladesh’s squad for the one-off Afghanistan Test.
Hridoy earned selection after an unbeaten 350 for Bangladesh A against South Africa A.
His score is the highest first-class innings by a Bangladeshi batter.
Jaker Ali replaced Amite Hasan, while Taskin Ahmed was rested.
The Test will be played in the United Arab Emirates from October 9 to 13.
- Who
- Bangladesh’s Test squad, including Towhid Hridoy and Jaker Ali, will face Afghanistan.
- What
- Bangladesh announced its squad for a one-off Test, recalling Hridoy and resting Taskin Ahmed.
- When
- The Test is scheduled for October 9 to 13, 2026; the squad announcement was published September 19, 2026.
- Where
- The match will be played in the United Arab Emirates.
- Why
- Hridoy was selected after scoring an unbeaten 350, while Taskin was rested to prioritize upcoming World Test Championship matches.
- Match
- One-off Test between Bangladesh and Afghanistan
- Venue
- United Arab Emirates
- Match dates
- October 9–13, 2026
- Towhid Hridoy
- Recalled after scoring an unbeaten 350 for Bangladesh A
- Selection record
- Hridoy’s 350 is the highest first-class score by a Bangladeshi batter
- Taskin Ahmed
- Rested to prepare for upcoming World Test Championship matches
- Additional selection
- Jaker Ali replaced Amite Hasan
- Nahid Rana
- Expected to be available from October 10