Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Monday (November 9) announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming Test tour of South Africa with Najmul Hossain Shanto as the captain. The Bangladesh selectors have brought in a blend of experience and youth to get ready for a tough Test series in South African conditions.

The two-match Test series against South Africa will see the addition of experienced players Mushfiqur Rahim, Mominul Haque and Litton Das in the batting line-up.

Meanwhile, Mehidy Hasan Miraz has been named vice-captain, while the selectors have picked a strong fast-bowling attack, featuring Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Shoriful Islam, and Ebadot Hossain.

Bangladesh squad for South Africa tour:

Najmul Hossain Shanto (C), Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Naim Sheikh, Mominul Haque Showrab, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Kumer Das, Tawhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (VC), Taijul Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Shoriful Islam, Ebadot Hossain Chowdhury, Syed Khaled Ahmed, and Mahfijul Islam.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announces the 16-member Test squad for the upcoming tour of South Africa! 🏏🔥 Squad: Najmul Hossain Shanto (Captain), Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Naim Sheikh, Mominul Haque Showrab, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Kumer Das, Tawhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (Vice Captain), Taijul Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Shoriful Islam, Ebadot Hossain Chowdhury, Syed Khaled Ahmed and Mahfijul Islam. #BCB #BangladeshCricket #TestCricket

— Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) November 9, 2026

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