Shakib Al Hasan who missed Bangladesh’s tour of New Zealand with a finger injury has been included in their 15-man squad for the ICC World

Cup 2019 starting May 30. The all-rounder picked up the injury during the Bangladesh Premier League and subsequently missed the series against New Zealand. However, he recovered to be given the No Objection Certificate to compete in the Indian Premier League for the Sunrisers Hyderabad. However, he has played only one game for SRH and is likely to be recalled home to join the national team camp.

The 31-year-old all rounder has come in place of fellow left-handed batsman, Mominul Haque, with the selectors keeping faith in the team that was whitewashed 3-0 in New Zealand. Tamim Iqbal is an automatic selection for Bangladesh at the top of the order, but the southpaw has struggled to find an ideal partner.Liton Das, who can also keep wickets, struggled in the New Zealand ODIs, ending up with three consecutive scores of one. His batting average of 19.53 after 27 matches has meant Bangladesh have often struggled to get the desired start from their openers. But, the selectors have persisted with the talented batsman ahead of Imrul Kayes, whose experience of playing World Cups hasn’t been enough to earn him a place.

In the middle order, selectors haven’t made any significant changes with Soumya Sarkar and Sabbir Rahman securing spots in the 15-man squad. Mohammad Mithun’s recent batting has earned him a maiden World Cup call. Mohammad Saifuddin and Mehidy Hasan also have received their maiden World Cup call-ups. Both of them bring balance with their all round skills.