Bijoy, who has been in red-hot form in the ongoing Dhaka Premier League (DPL), last featured in a Test match back in 2022. His return is one of two changes made by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) following the team’s narrow three-wicket loss in the first Test in Sylhet.
The BCB has also brought in uncapped left-arm spinner Tanvir Islam, who replaces pacer Nahid Rana. Rana had been granted a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to participate in the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
Bangladesh Squad for 2nd Test:
Najmul Hossain Shanto (Captain), Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Shadman Islam, Anamul Haque Bijoy, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (Vice-Captain), Taijul Islam, Nayeem Hasan, Tanvir Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Syed Khaled Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib.