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Time to impress

BD, Zim A teams begin series today

Sports Reporter
As the second-stringed line-ups of Bangladesh and Zimbabwe begin their contest with a four-day match at the Sheikh Kamal
International Cricket Stadium in Cox's Bazar today - roughly a month before the main teams are scheduled to clash - the team managements of both the sides will look to cash in on this opportunity.
For the visitors it will be a chance to have a good look at the conditions ahead of the senior team’s series in October. Zimbabwe have eight Test players in their A team and it's an aspect that Bangladesh chief selector Faruque Ahmed reckons could be an advantage for the hosts.
"There have been many who were sceptical about inviting the [Zimbabwe] A team barely a month before the
main team's tour. But to me this can be an advantage for us. They have a number of players on this side who are expected to return in October. So we can have a good look at them," Faruque said.
Led by Naeem Islam, Bangladesh A have four Test players in the side. With the main team's batting order seemingly stuck in a rut the likes of Naeem, Marshall Ayub and Rokibul Hasan will definitely fancy this opportunity to make a comeback into the national ranks.
Faruque however, at the moment, is not for wholesale changes to the national team.
‘It's true that we need our A team to be in good touch so that the back-up players can be ready whenever they are called upon. However, the World Cup is just a few months away and currently I am not looking to bring an entirely new player in the side. It may not be a good decision.
"At the same time there are chances for two to three players who could be considered if they do really well, " said Faruque.
Also in the side is leg-spinner Zuber Hossain, the former under-19 player who has kept the selectors interested with his turners. Pacer Shahadat Hossain who has been following a special programme at Mirpur to remain fit in the recent past is also in the side.
All-rounder Muktar Ali, who toured the West Indies with Bangladesh A earlier this year, had a decent run and will be hoping to make a special impression in this series. He however, may not be included in the first Test as he is suffering from a back pain.
After the first four-dayer the two teams will play another four-day match at the Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium at Fatullah. That will be followed by three 50-over matches at the same venue.