Bangladesh have named a 15-man squad for the first Test against West Indies, starting October 28 at Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Dhaka. Litton Das returns after missing the ODI tri-series, and Nayeem Hasan is back from a hamstring injury. Najmul Hossain Shanto continues as captain.
Squad Overview: Key Selection Details
The selectors have kept the core group intact and added two players returning from absence. Shanto leads the side, with allrounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz as vice-captain.
The opening pair of Shadman Islam and Tanzid Hasan Tamim stays at the top of the order. Both have been in good form recently.
Full 15-Man Squad
The squad lists eight specialist batters, one allrounder, two spinners and four pace bowlers.
| Role | Players | Count |
|---|
| Batters | Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Shadman Islam, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das, Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali Anik | 8 |
| Allrounder | Mehidy Hasan Miraz (vc) | 1 |
| Spinners | Taijul Islam, Nayeem Hasan | 2 |
| Pace bowlers | Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain, Shoriful Islam | 4 |
| Total | | 15 |
Returning Players and Their Impact
Litton Das missed the recent ODI tri-series, but his return strengthens the middle order. He joins Mushfiqur Rahim as one of two experienced batters alongside Shanto in that part of the lineup.
Towhid Hridoy and Jaker Ali are the other middle-order options. Mominul Haque adds further batting depth.
Spin Department Restored
Nayeem Hasan's return from a hamstring injury completes the spin group. He joins Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Taijul Islam, which gives the side three spin options on home conditions.
The pace attack, led by Hasan Mahmud, remains unchanged from the in-form unit. Taskin Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain and Shoriful Islam complete it.
Bangladesh's 2026 Test Form
Bangladesh have had a productive Test year. They won a two-match home series against Pakistan comprehensively. They followed it with a historic Test win against Australia in Darwin.
Their two defeats came in Zimbabwe and in the second Test in Mackay, where Australia hit back. A draw against Afghanistan in the UAE followed, a match in which Bangladesh were the better side for long periods.
| Opponent | Venue | Result |
|---|
| Pakistan | Home | Series won |
| Australia (1st Test) | Darwin | Won |
| Australia (2nd Test) | Mackay | Lost |
| Zimbabwe | Away | Lost |
| Afghanistan | UAE | Drawn |
What the Record Shows
Across the listed fixtures, Bangladesh have two series or match wins, two defeats and one draw. Both defeats came away from home.
The Pakistan series win is their only home result in the sample, which supports the case for building on home conditions in Dhaka.
Context: WTC Implications and Series Outlook
West Indies extend their stay in the subcontinent after their white-ball tour of India. Bangladesh arrive in Dhaka after the one-off Test in the UAE and the ODI tri-series.
Bangladesh want to carry their 2026 momentum into this series and climb the World Test Championship table. A strong home result would add to a year in which they have recorded a series win over Pakistan and a Test win in Australia.
Key Metrics to Watch
Three factors are likely to shape the series: the form of the opening pair, the middle-order contribution of Litton Das and Mushfiqur Rahim, and the balance of three spinners with a four-man pace group.
The squad has 15 players, so the final XI will show how the team balances its spin and pace options on home pitches.