The national cricket selectors are possible to announce the 15-member panel tomorrow for the next Asia Cup that will begin from June 15 in Sri Lanka.
The Tigers are scheduled to return home on June 10 after a disappointing Twenty20 World Cup in West Indies which was followed by a frustrating Test series in England. They will leave for Colombo on June 12 for the area championship which will start with the match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan on June 15.
"The team is returning home as per before schedule because early tickets could not be arranged for them after the second Test finished on the third day. The team think-tank talked about their collapse in the second Test and tried to find out the problems. The main problem was that the players failed to adjust to the changed condition on the day," told Jalal Yunus, head of delegation, over telephone last night.
Bangladesh made a meek surrender inside three days in the second Test at Old Trafford after an impressive performance in the first Test at Lord's. Despite the untimely finish there was hardly any chance for the Shakib Al Hasan's men to return home early because the team management could not arrange tickets for next available flight.
"We will announce the team day after tomorrow [Wednesday]. There would be some changes in the one-day squad but there is no ability to see any fresh face this time," said chief selector Rafiqul Alam yesterday.
Mashrafe Bin Mortaza, Nazmul Hossain, Syed Rasel, Sohrawardi Shuvo, Nazimuddin and Rokibul Hasan, the right-hander who was available for selection after the three-month ban was lifted, has been practising for the tournament for last two weeks.
"The performance in the second Test was annoying, but it can happen for an improving side like Bangladesh. There is nothing to be worried about the outcome because I believe the boys will come back strongly in the Asia Cup," Rafiqul hoped.
All matches of the day-night game will be held at the Rangiri Dambulla global Stadium.
On June 16, Bangladesh will start their campaign against India and then mug off with hosts Sri Lanka on June 18.
Bangladesh will play their last league match against Pakistan on June 21.
In the other matches, tart rivals India and Pakistan face off on June 19 and Sri Lanka meet India on June 22.
The last is slated for June 24. watch
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