Sports Desk:

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced the Under-19 squad for the upcoming five-match bilateral ODI series against Afghanistan, scheduled to begin on October 28 in Bogura. The second match will also be held in Bogura on October 31, before both teams travel to Rajshahi for the final three encounters on November 3, 6, and 9.

Asia Cup-winning captain Azizul Hakim Tamim will continue to lead the young Tigers, with Zawad Abrar named vice-captain. The selectors have retained several key performers from the Asia Cup, reflecting faith in a largely consistent group as Bangladesh gears up for the next ICC Under-19 World Cup.

SQUAD:

Azizul Hakim Tamim (captain), Zawad Abrar (vice-captain), Samiun Basir Ratul, Debasish Sarkar Deba, Rizan Hossain, Al Fahad, Shadhin Islam, Md Abdullah, Farid Hasan Faysal, Kalam Siddiki Aleen, Rifat Beg, Saad Islam Razin, Md Sobuj, Rafi Uzzaman Rafi, Abdur Rahim, Iqbal Hossain Emon.