A second-string New Zealand squad, depleted by the absence of at least 10 first-choice players due to commitments in franchise leagues, is scheduled to arrive in Dhaka today.

The newly formed four-member national selection panel today named a 15-member Bangladesh squad for the opening two ODIs of the upcoming three-match series against New Zealand, starting on April 17, opting for continuity by retaining an unchanged side from the previous Pakistan series.

Bangladesh announced an unchanged squad from the Pakistan series for the first two ODIs of their upcoming three-match home series against New Zealand today.

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Thursday announced the revised starting times for the upcoming three ODIs and three T20Is against New Zealand at home, which was changed in alignment with the government’s energy austerity measures.

Shanto scores 77 but Bangladesh manage 236-9 against New Zealand

Bangladesh take on New Zealand (3pm, Bangladesh Time) in a clash that proves utterly crucial for both of these sides, albeit for different reasons.

"I think they've always had the spin department covered, but now they've got some very good quick bowlers coming through."

“Alhamdulillah, I had a very good year. But if we could’ve done a bit better as a team, that would’ve felt even better,” Shoriful said

In the absence of Taskin Ahmed and Ebadot Hossain Shoriful has established himself as an all-format bowler

Mahedi, playing his first T20I for the Tigers in almost 14 months, claimed two wickets for just 14 runs with his off-spin

“Really excited and really proud with the way we played today,” Shanto said immediately after his side won the match by five wickets.

Soumya Sarkar's career-best 169 helped Bangladesh post 291 all out in 49.5 overs in their second ODI against New Zealand at Saxton Oval in Nelson today.

“It’s a big concern. If you have the answer, let me know, I’ll talk to them. It’s a very big concern,” Hathurusingha said

“Soumya’s role will be very important,” Shanto told reporters in Dunedin today, a day before the first ODI in Dunedin.

The match will be held at the Lincoln University ground in Christchurch and will start at 4:00 am Bangladesh Time.

The defeat cost Bangladesh points in the ICC Test Championship and also a chance to register their maiden series triumph in the competition

“Probably the worst wicket I've come across in my career,” said Southee after the game on Saturday.

Bangladesh cricket Mushfiqur Rahim has served a legal notice to Ekattor TV in relation to fixing claims made in a report after Mushfiqur was given out for ‘obstructing the field’ during the ongoing second Test between Bangladesh and New Zealand.

Najmul Hossain Shanto will lead the team in both series in the absence of regular captain Shakib Al Hasan, who is still healing from an injury

“Just at the last second when Shoriful got into his delivery stride, someone walked out from the side of the sight screen,” said Phillips.