There was a lot of talk about whether Mushfiqur Rahim was against Pakistan or not. Although it has been heard more than not. Chief selector Minhazul Abedin Nannu announced the squad for the Twenty20 series against Pakistan at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur today. Mushfiqur was not included in that team. Nannu said, this experienced batsman has been rested.
Mushfiqur was involved in a series of matches between the New Zealand series and the World Cup at home. The batsman has been criticized for his recent T20 performance and strike rate. It was speculated that Mushfiqur would withdraw from the Pakistan series T20. However, Nannu said that Mushfiqur himself did not want to rest.We have made this decision in consultation with the team management, considering the next four Tests. '
Shakib Another experienced cricketer Tamim Iqbal dropped out at the last minute for the same reason. Mahmudullah Riyad retired from Test cricket in the Zimbabwe series in July. Bangladesh will go to New Zealand after finishing the series against Pakistan. There are fears about finding two important members of the team Shakib-Tamim! The team management has decided to rest to keep Mushfiqur fresh for the test.
Bangladesh is starting the Test championship with Pakistan series. Speaking on the occasion, Chief Selector Nannu Mushfiqur said, "The Test Championship is starting with the Pakistan series. Soon after the New Zealand series. Mushfiqur is one of most important cricketers. A senior cricketer like Tamim has an injury. We want Mushfiqur to give his best. For this, I have given him a rest in the T20 series.