Dhaka, April 8 -- The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Tuesday announced the squad for the opening Test of the two-match home series against Zimbabwe, scheduled to begin on 20 April at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.

The second Test will take place in Chattogram from 28 April.

The major talking point from the announcement is the absence of fast bowler Taskin Ahmed, who misses out due to injury.

BCB's Senior Physician Dr. Debashis Chowdhury confirmed that the pacer is currently undergoing rehabilitation for a left Achilles tendon issue and has not been deemed fit for the series.

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