Naim Sheikh and Nurul Hasan Sohan are likely to return to Bangladesh’s ODI and T20 squads for the Sri Lanka tour. Their strong domestic performances have impressed selectors, and fans are excited to see them back in the national team.
Naim and Sohan Might Rejoin the National Team
Fans of Naim Sheikh and Nurul Hasan Sohan have reason to smile again. Both players are likely to return to Bangladesh’s white-ball squads during the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka. The tour will begin with a two-match Test series, but after that, the focus will shift to One Day Internationals (ODIs) starting July 2. According to Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) sources, both Naim and Sohan are being considered for the ODI and T20 squads based on their strong recent performances in domestic cricket.
Naim Sheikh Shines in Local Tournaments
Left-handed opener Naim Sheikh has had an excellent run in recent domestic events. He was the top scorer in both the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) and the Bangladesh Cricket League (BCL) T20 tournaments. In this year’s Dhaka Premier League (DPL), he continued to impress, finishing third in the run-scorer list with 618 runs. Last season, he had finished seventh with 536 runs.
Naim also showed his talent against an international team, scoring 82 runs in a four-day match against New Zealand at home. These consistent performances have brought him back into focus for national selection.
Sohan Proves His Worth Again
Wicketkeeper-batsman Nurul Hasan Sohan has been reliable in every format of domestic cricket. He is known for his leadership, solid wicketkeeping, and fearless batting. Sohan recently played for the Bangladesh ‘A’ team and impressed with a century (107 runs) in a four-day match and strong performances in the ODI series against the New Zealand ‘A’ team.
These displays have reminded selectors of Sohan’s ability to perform under pressure and his readiness to return to international cricket.
When Did They Last Play?
Both players have been out of the national team for a while. Naim last played an ODI in September 2023 and a T20I in August 2022. Meanwhile, Sohan’s last national appearance was in a rain-abandoned match in September 2023. His last completed ODI was back in July 2022, where he scored an unbeaten 32 runs against the West Indies.
Career Stats So Far
| Player | Format | Matches | Runs | Highest Score | Average | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naim Sheikh | T20I | 35 | 815 | 81 | 23.97 | 103.42 |
| ODI | 8 | 95 | 28 | 13.57 | 60.50 | |
| Nurul Hasan Sohan | T20I | 46 | – | 42* | 16.48 | 118.35 |
| ODI | 7 | 165 | 45 | 82.50 | 94.82 |
Fans Can Expect Their Return
If final decisions go as planned, both Naim and Sohan will soon be seen in the red and green jersey once again. The Sri Lanka tour could be their chance to prove themselves on the international stage and help Bangladesh succeed in white-ball cricket.
Their return would bring experience and energy to a young squad, and fans will surely be excited to cheer for them once again.
