DHAKA, Nov 4, 2024 (BSS)-The Bangladesh national cricket team kicked off 
their practice session at Sharjah Cricket Stadium today, gearing up for the 
three-match ODI series against Afghanistan.

The Bangladesh team reached the United Arab Emirates in two separate groups 
with the last group reached on Sunday.

However two players-pacer Nahid Rana who was called up in the ODI squad for 
the first time and Nasum Ahmed who made a comeback to the team after a year 
hiatus-couldn't leave the country with the last group yesterday due to visa 
complicacy. 

They are yet to obtain the visa, a BCB official informed. 

The first match of the series is scheduled to begin on November 6. The last 
two ODIs are on November 9 and 11.

All of the matches of the series will be held at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
While Afghanistan of late had become a strong contender for the Tigers, 
Bangladesh still have the edge, winning 10 and losing six in 16 meetings 
between two teams in ODI format.

With the series, Bangladesh also will start their preparation for the next 
year's ICC Champions Trophy, which will be held in Pakistan.

After this series, Bangladesh will visit West Indies for a full bilateral 
series that includes all three formats of cricket.
 
Squad: Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Zakir Hasan, Nazmul Hossain Shanto 
(Captain), Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah Riyad, Touhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali Anik, 
Mehidy Hassan Miraz (Vice Captain), Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin 
Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Nahid Rana.