Anamul Haque, who final represented Bangladesh in an ODI in opposition to India in December, was chosen to step in. He was scheduled to hitch the staff afterward Wednesday forward of their opening match in opposition to co-hosts Sri Lanka in Kandy on Thursday.
The 30-year-old right-handed batsman performed 44 one-day internationals and has scored 1,254 runs, together with three centuries.
Minhajul Abedin, the chairman of the nationwide choice panel, remarked on Anamul’s inclusion, stating, “(Anamul) has been within the runs in home cricket. Because of Liton’s unavailability, we would have liked a top-order batter who may preserve wicket, and Anamul obtained the nod.”
The Asia Cup holds significance because it serves as a last alternative for groups from the area to evaluate one another’s strengths and methods forward of the World Cup scheduled to happen in India beginning in October.
The Asia Cup, co-hosted by Pakistan and Sri Lanka, incorporates a hybrid mannequin adopted after India declined to tour Pakistan. The event will culminate with the ultimate on September 17 in Colombo. Bangladesh finds itself in Group B alongside Sri Lanka and Afghanistan, whereas in Group A, Pakistan will kick off the proceedings in opposition to Nepal in Multan. A extremely anticipated conflict between Pakistan and India is scheduled for Saturday in Kandy.
(With inputs from AFP)
