Shanto expected to join squad for Afghanistan Test by October 6

Shanto Expected to Join Bangladesh Squad for Afghanistan Test

• Bangladesh Test captain Najmul Hossain Shanto is slated to fly to the UAE on October 6 to join the squad for the one‑off Test against Afghanistan, scheduled October 9‑13 at Sheikh Zayed International Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi.
• Shanto had been ruled out of the Asian Games due to fever but has since recovered. He was tested for low‑grade fever, influenza, and COVID‑19, all negative except for a confirmed infection.
• BCB chief selector Habibul Bashar expressed confidence in Shanto’s availability, noting that the captain is “feeling alright and overall in good shape.”
• Following the Test, Bangladesh will compete in an ODI tri‑series with Afghanistan and Zimbabwe from October 17‑23. The first two matches will be in Abu Dhabi, with the remainder in Sharjah. Shanto is expected to play a key role in the series.