Bangladesh recall Ashraful to play in Asia Cup

Seasoned middle-order batsman Mohammad Ashraful was recalled by Bangladesh on Thursday as the four-nation Asia Cup would start in Sri Lanka next week.

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) chief selector Rafiqul Alam said the 25-year-old is back in form.

“He batted well in the ICC World Twenty20 and made a fine half century against Pakistan. He also looked in good touch in the practice matches in England” Alam said.

Middle-order batsman Jahurul Islam was given a place in the one-day squad, while injury-plagued Syed Rasel was back after an absence of six months.

“Jahurul was the highest scorer in the local league this year. We are confident he’ll play well.” says Rafiqul Alam.

Sri Lanka, India and Pakistan are the other teams in the limited overs tournament to be played in the central Sri Lankan town of Dambulla from June 15 to 24.

Each team will play the other once in the league with the top two advancing to the final.

Bangladesh’s squad: Shakib Al Hasan (capt), Mushfiqur Rahim, Tamim Iqbal, Imrul Kayes, Jahurul Islam, Junaid Siddique, Mohammad Ashraful, Mohammad Mahmudullah, Mashrafe Mortaza, Naeem Islam, Abdur Razzak, Syed Rasel, Rubel Hossain, Shafiul Islam, Suhrawadi Shuvo.

Coach: Jamie Siddons (AUS).

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