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Litton Das Is Back! Bangladesh Name 15-Man Squad for 1st Test vs West Indies
Litton Das Is Back! Bangladesh Name 15-Man Squad for 1st Test vs West Indies
Bangladesh have their squad locked in. The Bangladesh Cricket Board has named 15 players for the first Test against the West Indies, starting October 28 at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Dhaka. Litton Das is back after a brief injury absence, and the hosts want to keep their momentum rolling.
Litton Das Returns as Bangladesh Announce Squad
The big headline is the return of senior batter Litton Das. He missed the recent ODI tri-series, but he is now fit and back in the red-and-green mix.
The West Indies will stay on in the subcontinent after their white-ball tour of India. Bangladesh, meanwhile, are heading home after their one-off Test against Afghanistan in the UAE, followed by the ODI tri-series.
Leadership and Batting Line-Up
Najmul Hossain Shanto continues as captain after leading from the front for the past year or so. Allrounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz will be his deputy.
Shadman Islam and Tanzid Hasan, who have both been in good form, stay at the top of the order. Shanto, Mushfiqur Rahim and Litton Das are expected to form the experienced middle order. Towhid Hridoy and Jaker Ali are the other specialist batters, and Mominul Haque is also in the squad.
Spin Department Gets a Boost
Nayeem Hasan is back from a hamstring injury and rejoins the spin group. He will work alongside Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Taijul Islam, which gives Bangladesh plenty of options on home conditions.
In-Form Pace Attack Stays Intact
The pace unit, led by Hasan Mahmud, has been in good form and remains unchanged. Taskin Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain and Shoriful Islam complete the fast-bowling group.
Bangladesh Squad for 1st Test vs West Indies
Here is the full 15-man group named by the BCB.
| No. | Player | Role / Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Najmul Hossain Shanto | Captain |
| 2 | Shadman Islam | Opening batter |
| 3 | Tanzid Hasan Tamim | Opening batter |
| 4 | Mominul Haque | Batter |
| 5 | Mushfiqur Rahim | Middle-order batter |
| 6 | Litton Das | Middle-order batter, returns |
| 7 | Towhid Hridoy | Batter |
| 8 | Jaker Ali Anik | Batter |
| 9 | Mehidy Hasan Miraz | Allrounder, vice-captain |
| 10 | Taijul Islam | Spinner |
| 11 | Nayeem Hasan | Spinner, back from injury |
| 12 | Hasan Mahmud | Pace leader |
| 13 | Taskin Ahmed | Fast bowler |
| 14 | Ebadot Hossain | Fast bowler |
| 15 | Shoriful Islam | Fast bowler |
Bangladesh’s 2026 Test Form
This has been a fruitful year in the longest format for Bangladesh. They comprehensively beat Pakistan in a two-match home series. They then pulled off a historic win against Australia in Darwin.
Setbacks and Signs of Resilience
It has not all been smooth. Bangladesh lost in Zimbabwe, and Australia hit back in the second Test in Mackay. The one-off Test against Afghanistan ended in a draw, although Bangladesh were the better side for large parts of it.
| 2026 Test Highlight | Result |
|---|---|
| Home series vs Pakistan (2 Tests) | Comprehensive win |
| First Test vs Australia, Darwin | Historic win |
| Zimbabwe | Loss |
| Second Test vs Australia, Mackay | Loss |
| Only Test vs Afghanistan, UAE | Draw |
What Lies Ahead in Dhaka
Playing at home gives Bangladesh a real chance to build on that form. The return of Litton Das adds experience and stroke-making to the middle order, and a fit Nayeem Hasan deepens the spin options.
A strong showing against the West Indies could also help Bangladesh climb the World Test Championship table. With a settled pace attack, an in-form opening pair and a proven captain, the hosts look ready to start the series on the front foot.
