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Nafees, Ahmed in Bangladesh squad for ODI series

Published:Thursday | December 31, 2009 | 2:30 PM

Opening batsman, Shahriar Nafees and allrounder Aftab Ahmed have been recalled to Bangladesh\'s squad for the One-Day International tri-series involving India and Sri Lanka.



The pair had only recently had their bans lifted for having played in the Indian Cricket League, which was not recognized by the International Cricket Council.



Bangladesh selectors also included uncapped fast bowler Shafiqul Islam in the 15-player squad today and retained allrounder Shakib Al Hasan as captain for the January 4-13 tournament in Bangladesh.



Bangladesh will play the opening match against Sri Lanka at Dhaka\'s Mirpur National Stadium.



The series will be played in Bangladesh.