Bangladesh recalled Tamim Iqbal, Mahmudullah Riyad, Soumya Sarkar, and Quazi Nurul Hasan Sohan for the first two of the three upcoming ODIs against New Zealand in Dhaka next week.
Tamim Iqbal announced his decision to step down as the Bangladesh ODI team captain with immediate effect after suffering a back injury that ruled him out of the upcoming Asia Cup 2023.
Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi believes that the second ODI game against Bangladesh on Saturday will be their biggest chance to clinch their maiden 50-over series win over Bangladesh.
Tamim's change of decision came following an intervention by Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Their meeting took place on Friday afternoon at her residence in Dhaka. Tamim along with his wife met Hasina alongside former captain Mashrafe Mortaza and BCB president Nazmul Hassan, accord
Litton could be a temporary captain for this series as Shakib Al Hasan is the frontrunner to become captain of the ODI side to go with his leadership roles in Tests and T20Is.
Addressing a press conference in Dhaka, Hassan said, "I told his brother Nafees that he should at least captain the side in this series [against Afghanistan]."
"This is the ultimate event. Nothing compares to a one-day World Cup because this is the most challenging white-ball format which continuously tests your game awareness and temperament. The tournament's structure gives you no scope to relax."