Bangladesh adds uncapped Mahfijul Islam for Test series against South Africa
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 6:28 AM
Last updated Nov 9, 2026
Bangladesh has selected uncapped batter Mahfijul Islam for their upcoming Test series in South Africa. Mohammad Naim and Khaled Ahmed are also included in the squad, replacing Soumya Sarkar and Nayeem Hasan. This decision reflects the team's strategy to enhance their lineup ahead of the two-Test series. The matches are expected to provide crucial experience for the young players as they face South Africa.
- •Mahfijul Islam receives his first Test call-up for Bangladesh.
- •Mohammad Naim and Khaled Ahmed replace Soumya Sarkar and Nayeem Hasan.
- •Bangladesh will play a two-Test series in South Africa.
- •The selection is part of building a competitive team for future challenges.
- 6:28 AMESPNcricinfo — Bangladesh call up uncapped batter Mahfijul Islam for Tests in South Africa
"Mohammad Naim and Khaled Ahmed have been brought into the squad for the two-Test series in South Africa in place of Soumya Sarkar and Nayeem Hasan
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