Shakib return in Tigers for 1st Test squad against Sri Lanka

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced the first Test squad for the upcoming Sri Lanka, keeping Shakib Al Hasan in the squad.

The ace allrounder missed the Bangladesh's last two Test series against New Zealand and South Africa. While he skipped the New Zealand tour, he had to return to country from South Africa after most of his family members including his two kids were hospitalized due to various illness.

The first Test is from May 15-19 at Zahur Ahmed Chowhdury Stadium while the second Test is in Dhaka Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium from May 23-27. The selectors will announce the team of the second Test later. Both of the Tests are the part of ICC World Test Championship.

Earlier Shakib, who was granted a leave from South Africa tour, returned to the fold in a dramatic decision and played a key role in helping Bangladesh win their first ever ODI win series on South African soil.

Shakib, however, last played a Test series against Pakistan at home in last year.

The BCB also kept uncapped fast bowler Rejaur Rahman Raja in the squad. The young pacer was also named in the squad for the Pakistan Test series last year but is yet to make debut.

Squad:
Mominul Haque (Captain), Tamim Iqbal, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Liton Das, Yasir Ali Chowdhury, Taijul Islam, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Ebadot Hossain Chowdhury, Syed Khaled Ahmed, Quazi Nurul Hasan Sohan, Rejaur Rahman Raja, Shohidul Islam, Shoriful Islam (subject to fitness)