The squad includes batter Jaker Ali, who has been struggling in limited-overs formats recently. However, in six Tests, Jaker has scored four half-centuries in 11 innings. Mahidul Islam Ankon, meanwhile, misses out as he is part of Bangladesh A’s Asia Cup squad.
The selectors have opted for a pace-friendly lineup, featuring four seamersm, Hasan Mahmud, Nahid Rana, Ebadot Hossain, and Khaled Ahmed.
The spin attack will be led by Taijul Islam and Mehidy Hasan Miraz, with left-arm spinner Hasan Murad also included.
Top-order batter Shadman Islam retains his place following consistent performances in red-ball cricket. Mahmudul Hasan Joy, despite struggling for form with no fifties in 14 innings since 2024, has been given another chance.
As a result, Anamul Haque Bijoy misses out.
The first Test will begin on November 11 in Sylhet. If all goes as planned, Mushfiqur Rahim will become the first Bangladeshi cricketer to play 100 Test matches.
The veteran wicketkeeper-batter recently struck a century in the second round of the National Cricket League (NCL) as part of his preparations.
Bangladesh Test squad: Najmul Hossain Shanto (captain), Shadman Islam, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das, Zakir Ali, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Khaled Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Nahid Rana, Ebadot Hossain, Hasan Murad.
