Akbar named captain for Bangladesh Emerging team' series against South Africa

Dhaka, 2 May -The South Africa Emerging team will visit Bangladesh  this month to play a three-match one day series and two four-day games against the home side. 

The one-day matches will be held in Rajshahi while Chattogram and Dhaka will 
host the four-dayers.

Wicketkeeper-batter Akbar Ali was named captain of the Bangladesh Emerging 
team for the upcoming home series.

Akbar, who led Bangladesh to their maiden ICC Under-19 World Cup title in 
2020, will guide a 15-member squad comprising several young domestic 
performers and age-level graduates.

The three one-day matches are on May 12, 14 and 16. 

Chattogram will host the first four-dayer from May 20-23 while the second and 
final four-day are slated for May 27-30 at Mirpur Sher-e-Bangla National 
Cricket Stadium.

Bangladesh squad: Akbar Ali (captain), Mahfijul Islam, Jishan Alam, Rayhan 
Rafsan Rahman, Ariful Islam, Ahrar Amin, Pritom Kumar, Mahfuzur Rahman Rabby, 
Tofael Ahmed Rayhan, Wasi Siddiquee, Rakibul Hasan, Sheikh Parvez Jibon, 
Maruf Mridha, Ripon Mondol, Asaduzzaman.

South Africa squad: George Martinius Van Heerden (capt), Mmeeka-Eel Prince, 
Dian Forreste, Muhammad Manack, Sesona Tsepo Ndwandwa, Nqobani Handsome 
Mokoena, Onkgomoditse Richard Seletswane, Tshepo Innocent Ntuli, Khandoyehusi 
Zimine Zuma, Connor Boyd Esterhuizen, Tiaan Michael Van Vuuren, Andlie Oustin 
Simelane, Andlie Charles Mogakane, Romashan-Soma Pillay, Dewan Marais.BSS