Bangladesh ‘A’ team will open their Top End T20 campaign against Pakistan Shaheens in Darwin today, aiming to make a strong start in a tournament that last year saw the Bangladesh High Performance squad finish as runners-up.
The opening match at the TIO Stadium is scheduled for 3:30 pm Bangladesh local time with Bangladesh facing a Pakistan side packed with national team experience.
Bangladesh ‘A’ will be led by wicketkeeper-batter Nurul Hasan Sohan and includes senior internationals Afif Hossain, Naim Sheikh, and Mahidul Islam Ankon.
The bowling attack features Ripon Mondol, Mushfik Hasan, Rakibul Hasan, and Mahfuzur Rahman Rabby, players who have impressed in domestic competitions and age-group cricket but are yet to be fully tested at senior international level.