Shakib Al Hasan has been the one name in Bangladesh cricket that has always remained the centre of discussion when it comes to planning for upcoming series.

Afghanistan named their squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2018 in Dubai, including three fresh faces in the 17-member squad.

India's selectors Saturday rested prolific skipper Virat Kohli for the upcoming Asia Cup one-day cricket tournament in the UAE where arch-rivals Pakistan are also competing.

Bangladesh Cricket Board has announced the squad for the Asia Cup tournament, scheduled to start on September 15 and Shakib Al Hasan has been included in the squad despite there being suggestions that he would go for surgery while underperforming batsman Sabbir Rahman failed to make the 15-man squad.

Mustafizur Rahman bowled decisively and took crucial wickets during the last ODI and T20I series against West Indies, which came as a relief for the shaky Bangladesh pace bowling department.

The national selection committee on Thursday announced an 18-member training camp for the 2018 Asia Cup, scheduled to be played in the UAE from September 15-28.

Former Australia speedster Mitchell Johnson feels all-rounder Hardik Pandya could be among the key men when India take on arch-rivals Pakistan in the Asia Cup in UAE on September 19.

Wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Mithun's inclusion in the squad for the upcoming Asia Cup can be considered as recognition for his fine run of form during the Bangladesh A team's recent tour of Ireland. The right-hander was instrumental as he scored two fifties in the five-match one-day series while batting at the middle order.

The fact of the young players lagging far behind the five senior stalwarts in terms of contribution to the team's success has become a talking point in Bangladesh cricket.

Even before Mehedi Hasan Miraz made his debut for Bangladesh there were high expectations of the youngster who was rated in many quarters as the next Shakib Al Hasan for his all-round abilities.