Ireland T20I: Bangladesh have recalled middle-order batter Shamim Hossain for the third and final T20I against Ireland, a decision that follows an unusual public disagreement between captain Litton Das and the national selectors. The match is scheduled to be played on Tuesday.
The recall comes just days after Litton openly questioned Shamim’s exclusion from the squad, saying neither he nor head coach Phil Simmons had been consulted. Litton expressed surprise before the first match, noting that captains are usually kept informed about selection decisions.
“I think it would have been better if (Shamim) was in the team. But this is not my call, (it is) totally the selectors' call. I don't know why, but the selector dropped Shamim without giving us notice. I have known that a captain would know which player would be in the team, and which player would be out of the team. I don't see any reason behind Shamim getting dropped. It would have been better if he was in the team,” Litton had said before the first game.
