Bangladesh Cricket Board [BCB] president Nazmul Hassan Papon has revealed that he wants Bangladesh ODI captain Mashrafe Mortaza to return in the shortest form of international cricket.

Regarding Mashrafe's return, Paon reportedly said, “It has been discussed today. But it is up to him. I hope that he will agree to it if I make the request. But I can’t pressurize him. I can only tell if he is willing to.

“Mashrafe was asked to play the T20 series, but the matter did not roll further because he wanted to make a comeback to the Test side. The upcoming tournament is Nidahas Trophy. We want Mashrafe to return in T20Is.”

“I told him to play in this series because he is the best with the new ball. There is no doubt about it. Most dependent bowlers for T-20s except for Mustafiz is Mashrafe.”