Mosaddek, Nurul recalled as Bangladesh name ODI squad vs Australia
Synopsis
Bangladesh's selectors have gone domestic-form-first, recalling Mosaddek Hossain on the back of a Dhaka Premier League average of 89 and 11 wickets, alongside wicketkeeper Nurul Hasan. With the middle order misfiring and Australia visiting for a bilateral after 15 years, the Mirpur opener on 9 June is as much about restoring batting spine as it is about history.
Key Takeaways
Bangladesh recalled Mosaddek Hossain and Nurul Hasan for the first two ODIs vs Australia , starting 9 June in Mirpur .
Mahidul Islam Ankon and Afif Hossain have been dropped from the squad.
Mosaddek averaged 89 with the bat and took 11 wickets at 16.27 in the Dhaka Premier League.
This is Bangladesh's first bilateral series vs Australia in 15 years ; their only ODI win over Australia came in Cardiff in 2005 .
Remaining ODIs on 11 and 14 June ; three T20Is begin 17 June .
Bangladesh have recalled middle-order batter Mosaddek Hossain and wicketkeeper-batter Nurul Hasan for the first two ODIs of their upcoming three-match series against Australia, beginning at Mirpur on 9 June. Mahidul Islam Ankon and Afif Hossain have been dropped to make way for the returning duo, as the selectors look to stabilise a misfiring middle order.
Mosaddek's domestic surge earns recall
Mosaddek Hossain, 30, last played an ODI for Bangladesh in August 2022, but a prolific run in the Dhaka Premier League has forced his way back into national reckoning. He has scored a century and two fifties at an average of 89 across five matches, while also picking up 11 wickets at 16.27 with his off-spin — an all-round case that selectors found hard to overlook.
Nurul returns as middle order misfires
Nurul Hasan, who missed the recent New Zealand series, returns to add depth to a fragile middle order. According to reports, Mahidul and Afif failed to meet selectors' expectations, with Bangladesh's batting struggling through recent ODI assignments against Pakistan and New Zealand.
Tanzid Hasan and Najmul Hossain Shanto have been the side's only consistent scorers, while Saif Hassan, Towhid Hridoy and captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz have not replicated their earlier form.
Pace and spin firepower
Pacer Nahid Rana, who has claimed five-wicket hauls in both ODIs and Tests since March, leads the seam attack alongside Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman and Shoriful Islam. Leg-spinner Rishad Hossain, familiar with Australian conditions and batters from his Big Bash League stint, adds tactical variety to the bowling unit.
A rare bilateral, 15 years in the making
The three-match ODI series marks Bangladesh's first bilateral engagement against Australia in 15 years. Their only ODI win over Australia came in Cardiff during a tri-series in 2005, making the assignment as historically loaded as it is sporting. The remaining two ODIs will be played on 11 June and 14 June, followed by a three-match T20I series beginning 17 June.
Bangladesh ODI squad
Mehidy Hasan Miraz (captain), Soumya Sarkar, Saif Hassan, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tawhid Hridoy, Litton Das, Mosaddek Hossain, Nurul Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Tanvir Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, and Nahid Rana.
With the first ODI just days away, all eyes will be on whether Mosaddek and Nurul can convert their second chance into the steadying influence Bangladesh's middle order has been missing.
Point of View
But the deeper story is Bangladesh's chronic middle-order instability — a problem that has outlasted multiple captains and coaches. Mosaddek's 89-average DPL run is impressive, yet the gap between domestic and international ODI cricket has historically swallowed similar comeback stories. Against an Australian attack that exposes any technical hesitation, the real test is whether this is a genuine reset or another rotation cycle. The 15-year bilateral gap should also raise uncomfortable questions about scheduling parity in world cricket.
NationPress
5 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why have Mosaddek Hossain and Nurul Hasan been recalled to the Bangladesh ODI squad?
Mosaddek has been recalled on the back of a prolific Dhaka Premier League campaign — averaging 89 with the bat across five matches and taking 11 wickets at 16.27 with his off-spin. Nurul returns to strengthen a middle order that has misfired in recent ODI series against Pakistan and New Zealand.
When and where does the Bangladesh vs Australia ODI series begin?
The first ODI starts on 9 June in Mirpur, with the next two matches scheduled for 11 June and 14 June. A three-match T20I series follows, beginning 17 June.
When did Bangladesh last play a bilateral series against Australia?
This is Bangladesh's first bilateral series against Australia in 15 years. Their only ODI win over Australia came in Cardiff during a tri-series in 2005.
Who leads Bangladesh's bowling attack for the series?
Pacer Nahid Rana, who has taken five-wicket hauls in both ODIs and Tests since March, leads the seam unit alongside Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman and Shoriful Islam. Leg-spinner Rishad Hossain, with Big Bash League experience, adds variety.
Who has been dropped from the Bangladesh ODI squad?
Mahidul Islam Ankon and Afif Hossain have been dropped to make way for Mosaddek Hossain and Nurul Hasan, with selectors citing unmet expectations from the duo.
