Javed Omar recalled for ICC Trophy

Published August 20, 2002

DHAKA, Aug 19: Opening batsman Javed Omar was recalled by Bangladesh Monday when he was included in a 14-member squad for next month’s ICC Champions Trophy beginning in Sri Lanka.

Omar, a regular in the side, missed a tour to Sri Lanka last month through injury. Uncapped middle-order batsman Mazharul Haque is also included.

Bangladesh play Australia in their first match on Sept 19, with their second game against New Zealand.

Squad: Khaled Mashud (captain), Javed Omar, Habibul Bashar, Al-Shahriar, Mohammad Ashraful, Tushar Imran, Mohammad Rafique, Manjurul Islam, Fahim Muntasir, Khaled Mahmud, Mazharul Haque, Alok Kapali, Tapash Baishya, Talha Jubair.—Reuters

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