Dhaka, Oct 4 (UNI) Bangladesh have announced their squad for this month’s three-match ODI series against Afghanistan. The series will form an important preparation for both sides ahead of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027, with the first of three games to be held in Abu Dhabi on October 8. It means there is maiden ODI call-up for Saif Hassan, while fellow batter Nurul Hasan earns a recall to the 50-over setup for the first time since 2023. All-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz will continue to lead the side, with all three matches during the series to be held at Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Bangladesh squad: Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Tanzid Hasan, Mohammad Naim, Saif Hassan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Shamim Hossain, Nurul Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Tanvir Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan, Hasan Mahmud, Nahid Rana