The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced a 15-member squad for the first Test of the two-match series against Australia, scheduled to begin on 13 August in Darwin.

Najmul Hossain Shanto will lead the side, while all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz has been named vice-captain. The squad features a blend of experienced campaigners and emerging talents as Bangladesh prepare for the challenging away assignment.

Veterans Mushfiqur Rahim, Mominul Haque Showrab and Taijul Islam have been included alongside pace bowlers Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Syed Khaled Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain Chowdhury and Musfik Hasan.

The batting unit also includes Soumya Sarkar, Shadman Islam, Tanzid Hasan, Amite Hasan and wicketkeeper-batter Jaker Ali Anik.

The Bangladesh team will depart for Australia on 31 July ahead of the opening Test in Darwin.

Bangladesh Squad (First Test)
Najmul Hossain Shanto (Captain), Soumya Sarkar, Shadman Islam, Tanzid Hasan, Mominul Haque Showrab, Mushfiqur Rahim, Amite Hasan, Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (Vice Captain), Taijul Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Syed Khaled Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain Chowdhury, Musfik Hasan.