In lieu of Taskin Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib receives his first Test call-up.

Tanzim Hasan Sakib, a pacer, was called up for his debut Test match against Zimbabwe. In their press release announcing the squad, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) verified the information.

Taskin Ahmed, who is recuperating from an injury he suffered during the November 2024 series against the West Indies, will be replaced by the up-and-coming bowler. Tanzim Hasan first Test call-up was confirmed by BCB in their announcement. According to Senior Physician Dr. Debashis Chowdhury, Taskin is receiving rehabilitation and won’t be available for the full series.

“Taskin is currently rehabilitating for a left Achilles tendon issue and is not available for the series,” the BCB’s Chowdhury stated.

One of cricket’s most fascinating talents is Tanzim. In his brief career, the youthful pacer has established himself at the top level. With 11 wickets at an impressive bowling average of 13.54, with best bowling figures of 4/7 against Nepal, the fast bowler was Bangladesh’s top bowler in the 2024 T20 World Cup. In addition to the senior physician, Gazi Ashraf Hossain, the head selector, offered his opinions on Tanzim Hasan and the Bangladeshi team in light of the BCB board’s recent decision.

“We have assembled our finest players for the Test squad. Four months later, we’re going back to Tests. We haven’t performed all that well in home tests over the past 12 months, and we play Sri Lanka in June. ESPNCricinfo cited Hossain as saying, “This is why we are not experimenting in this Test series.”

“Tanzim has demonstrated potential in the white-ball teams. He has proven to be hungry and capable of taking wickets. He has merited his spot in the squad. Ebadot Hossain is still under our observation. “Those who are unable to attend the first Test should not be concerned, as we have a lot of cricket in the future,” he said.

Tanzim Hasan global career to date

In 28 games at the top level in limited-overs forms, the 22-year-old has played for Bangladesh. Tanzim Hasan Sakib is an extremely talented bowler who can use good seam movement to get a little additional bounce out of the surface. In the game’s longest format versus Zimbabwe, he will be hoping to have an effect.

Zimbabwe and Bangladesh will engage in a two-match Test series. The Sylhet International Cricket Stadium will host the first of them starting on April 20. Similarly, the Bir Shrestha Flight Lieutenant Motiur Rahman Stadium in Chattogram will host the second game of the series on April 28.

The Bangladeshi team for their debut Test match against Zimbabwe

Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Shadman Islam, Zakir Hasan, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahidul Islam Bhuiyan Ankon, Taijul Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Hasan Rana, Syed Khaled Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, and Najmul Hossain Shanto (C) and Mehidy Hasan Miraz (VC).