Raqibul, Kayes earn Test call-ups
Saturday, 15 November 2008
Batsmen Raqibul Hasan and Imrul Kayes have earned call-ups to the Bangladesh Test squad after the selectors chose to retain the one-day squad that played South Africa for the two Tests against the same opposition starting November 19 in Bloemfontein, reports Cricinfo.
Fast bowler Nazmul Hossain made a return to the squad four years after playing his only Test against India in Chittagong.
While Raqibul has played in seven ODI series since his debut in March 2008, the South African tour is Kayes' first full series; he made his debut against New Zealand in Dhaka last month. Naeem Islam and medium-pacer Mahububul Alam, who did not make the XI in both ODIs, are also participating in their first away series.
Bangladesh lost the three-ODI series 2-0 to South Africa after the final game in East London was washed out.
Fast bowler Nazmul Hossain made a return to the squad four years after playing his only Test against India in Chittagong.
While Raqibul has played in seven ODI series since his debut in March 2008, the South African tour is Kayes' first full series; he made his debut against New Zealand in Dhaka last month. Naeem Islam and medium-pacer Mahububul Alam, who did not make the XI in both ODIs, are also participating in their first away series.
Bangladesh lost the three-ODI series 2-0 to South Africa after the final game in East London was washed out.