Rumor is that this may be the last chance for Soumya, to swap a place in WC squad. Soumya-Sabbir may open (Miraz is being overlooked as Sriram is still not convinced on his skills against pacers. Plus, Sriram wants to try a left-right combo). So, possible XI -
Soumya
Sabbir
Litton (playing at 3 in Shakib's absence, but likely to be bumped down to 4 from the NZ series)
Afif
Yasir
Sohan
Mosaddek
Saifuddin
Taskin/Ebadot
Nasum
Mustafiz
Saifuddin maybe under scrutiny this tour as well. Once Shakib returns, it will be possible to go with 8 batters+3 genuine pacers (each who can bowl 140+ KPH) from NZ series. So, Saifuddin may have to prove his worth with both bat and ball this tour.
Matches will start 8PM BDT next Sunday and Tuesday.
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