Dhaka: Bangladesh has been boosted by the return of Shakib Al Hasan in the 15-man squad that will take on Zimbabwe in two Tests later this month.
The all-rounder is back to fitness at the moment but as a precautionary measure, he will play only as a batsman in the first Test.
The recall of Sajidul Islam after five years, and also retained pacer Shahadat Hossain, despite poor form after Abul Hasan was ruled out of the tour with a back injury. He has taken 70 wickets in his 35 match Test career, at a very poor average of 51.90.
Test squad: Mushfiqur Rahim (captain & wk), Tamim Iqbal, Jahurul Islam, Mohammad Ashraful, Shakib Al Hasan, Mahmudullah, Mominul Haque, Nasir Hossain, Sohag Gazi, Rubel Hossain, Shahadat Hossain, Shahriar Nafees, Enamul Haque, Robiul Islam, Sajidul Islam.