Following Bangladesh’s T20 series against Afghanistan, right-handed batsman Saif Hassan has made a significant leap in the ICC T20 rankings. His unbeaten half-century in the final match of the series propelled him 17 places up the list, taking him to 18th position.
Bangladesh have handed in-form batter Saif Hassan his first-ever ODI call-up, naming him in a 16-member squad for the upcoming three-match series against Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi, starting October 8.
Bangladesh opener Saif Hassan’s stellar batting in the Asia Cup has reflected prominently in the latest ICC T20I rankings, while leg-spinner Rishad Hossain has also moved up among bowlers.
Bangladesh have kicked off their preparations in the UAE ahead of the upcoming series against Afghanistan. The three-match T20I series starts on October 2, followed by a three-match ODI series.
Bangladesh began their Asia Cup Super Four campaign on a high note, defeating Sri Lanka by four wickets. The victory was shaped by Saif Hassan’s fluent 61 off 45 balls, which set the tone early, and Towhid Hridoy’s 58 off 37, which guided the chase home.
Bangladesh skipper Litton Das hailed his bowlers and praised opener Saif Hassan after the Tigers clinched a nerve-wracking four-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup.
Bangladesh opener Tanzid Hasan Tamim not only stitched a 40-ball 63-run opening stand with Saif Hassan but also played a blistering knock of his own smashing 4 fours and 3 sixes on his way to 52 off 31 balls against Afghanistan yesterday. His batting laid the platform for Bangladesh’s victory and he was rewarded with a jump of four places in the ICC T20I batting rankings.
Saif Hassan has earned a recall to Bangladesh’s T20I side for the upcoming Asia Cup after consistent performances in recent months.