Bangladesh squad for npower Test series 2010

Shakib Al Hasan (captain)
Shakib has emerged in the past 18 months as one of the world's leading all-rounders and is integral to the Tigers' hopes. A tireless and inventive spin bowler, Shakib also has the ability to hurt opponents with the bat. Fiercely competitive and ambitious, he is the player England will look to target.

Mushfiqur Rahim (wicketkeeper)
Mushfiqur's nickname 'the mighty atom' says as much about the energy and toughness he brings to the game as it does about his diminutive stature. A patchy presence behind the stumps, it is with the bat that he has really made his mark. Can be relied upon to shepherd the tail and occupy the crease, he caused England's bowlers moments of severe frustration when the sides met earlier in the year.

Abdur Razzak
Left-arm spinner Razzak shot to prominence during England's recent trip to Bangladesh when he became a constant thorn in Kevin Pietersen's side, dismissing the tourists' premier batsman several times. Not always trusted to contain batsmen in the longer form of the game, Razzak's duel with Pietersen should ensure he plays a central role this time.

Tamim Iqbal
A Test average of 36 does little justice to the remarkable impact Tamim has had on Bangladesh's cricket over the last year. Taking his lead from Chris Gayle, Tamim attacks relentlessly at the head of the innings regardless of the format or match situation. The combination of a good eye, lightning bat speed and an enviable array of shots means that approach has proved thrilling. A true star in the making.

Imrul Kayes
Occasional moments of class appear to have given the left-hander an extended run at the top of the Tigers' order but there are concerns over his lack of serious runs. England will look to exploit a weakness against the short ball.

Jahurul Islam
Handed a way into the international set-up after Raqibul Hasan's bizarre retirement on the eve of the first Test against England, Jahurul looked nervous when he was thrust into the side for the second match. A prolific run-scorer in domestic cricket but untried in alien conditions.

Junaid Siddique
Junaid appeared to come of age when he ground out a maiden Test century - Bangladesh's first ever against England - in Chittagong in March. Unlikely to be a fluid run-scorer, he has nevertheless shown an application to bat for time that many of his team-mates lack.

Mahmudullah
A former MCC Young Cricketer, the all-rounder has impressed in a variety of roles since being drafted into the national side by coach Jamie Siddons. A tidy, though often underused off-spinner, he has progressed from number nine to number five in the batting order and has a Test century against New Zealand to his name.

Mohammad Ashraful
Perhaps his country's best known cricketer, Ashraful has nevertheless endured a lean run of form of late and opted out of the winter series against Alastair Cook and co. Despite those recent travails, he is Bangladesh's most accomplished technician in the middle and has plenty of crucial experience against top sides.

Naeem Islam
Naeem is a handy cricketer who has yet to find a clearly defined role in the Tigers' first XI. His off-breaks are reliable but unspectacular and his reputation as an explosive domestic batsman - he once hit six sixes in a over - has yet to be translated to the world stage.

Robiul Islam
Robiul is the only uncapped player to get the nod for Bangladesh and his selection ahead of the experienced Mashrafe Mortaza represents a gamble. The selectors believe Robiul is quick enough to succeed at the top level and could benefit from seam-friendly conditions in England.

Rubel Hossain
A young, slingy quick bowler with the ability to swing and reverse the ball, Rubel is considered one of Bangladesh's brightest seam prospects. Despite flashes of his talent, he struggled for wickets last time out against England and is relatively untested outside his homeland.

Shafiul Islam
Like many Bangladeshi pace bowlers, Shafiul will relish the chance to try his hand in English conditions. Often used merely to take the shine off the ball at the start of the innings, he may get the chance to lead the attack at Lord's and Old Trafford. Scored a fearless half-century against England in Dhaka as nightwatchman.

Shahadat Hossain
A curious performer who has frustrated with his lack of consistency, Shahadat is currently trying to ward off competition from youngsters like Rubel and Shafiul. Lord's holds grim memories for the paceman - he conceded 101 in 12 overs there on debut in 2005 - but he has since proved his ability to test top players, highlighted by career-best figures of 6-27 against South Africa.

Mahbubul Alam
A peripheral figure since his international bow in 2008, medium-pacer Mahbubul is travelling as cover for the pace attack and is unlikely to play a large part on tour.

Shamsur Rahman (replacement)
Shamsur is a late addition to the party as batting cover for the ill Shakib and the injured Tamim.