New Delhi, 13 April (H.S.):

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced a 15-member squad on Sunday for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka, spotlighting 20-year-old wicketkeeper-batter Juairiya Ferdous as the sole debutant.

Veteran Return Bolsters Lineup

Right-handed batter Sharmin Sultana rejoins the ODI fold after a seven-year hiatus, infusing experience into the batting order. Nigar Sultana Joty retains captaincy, with Nahida Akter as vice-captain.

Having featured in seven T20Is for Bangladesh, Ferdous's call-up signals selectors' foresight for a demanding schedule, grooming middle-order stability through her glovework and composure.

Sri Lanka arrives April 17, heading straight to Rajshahi for the ODIs on April 20, 22, and 25 at Divisional Stadium (9:30 AM starts), preceded by two practice days. A three-match T20I follows in Sylhet from April 26; visitors depart May 3.

Bangladesh ODI Squad:

Nigar Sultana Joty (Captain), Nahida Akter (Vice-Captain), Fargana Hoque, Shobhana Mostary, Fahima Khatun, Sharmin Akter Supta, Ritu Moni, Shorna Akter, Rabeya Khan, Sharmin Sultana, Marufa Akter, Fariha Islam Trisna, Sultana Khatun, Shanjida Akter Magla, Juairiya Ferdous.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar