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Najmul Hossain Shanto expected to join Bangladesh squad ahead of Afghanistan Test

Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto is anticipated to link up with his squad in the United Arab Emirates by October 6 ahead of their upcoming red-ball fixture. The leader experienced a low-grade fever during a previous assignment in Japan which left him isolated in his hotel room and unable to travel alongside the rest of the touring party.

Medical staff confirmed an infection following evaluations, though both the coronavirus and influenza were successfully ruled out.

Chief selector Habibul Bashar expressed optimism regarding the batter's availability for the opening clash, noting that while the illness caused physical weakness and dietary difficulties abroad, the athlete has since improved in condition. The scheduled one-off encounter against Afghanistan is set to take place from October 9 to 13, followed immediately by a multi-nation white-ball series running from October 17 through October 23 across multiple venues.

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