Bangladesh announce squad for first two T20Is against New Zealand, drops first-team pacers
New Delhi: Bangladesh will begin their T20I series against New Zealand with a noticeably altered pace attack, as the team management has decided to rotate key fast bowlers for the opening matches in Chattogram. The move shifts attention toward newer options, offering a glimpse into the bench strength built through domestic performances. Three established names, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed and Nahid Rana, have been left out for the first two games. Their absence has created space for Ripon Mondol and Abdul Gaffar Saqlain, both of whom have impressed in recent domestic outings. While Ripon has had brief exposure at the…