Bangladesh have plenty of experience in their ranks. The five senior players — Mashrafe Mortaza, Shakib Al Hasan, Tamim Iqbal, Mahmudullah and Mushfiqur Rahim - form the core of the squad, with the likes of Rubel Hossain and Mustafizur Rahman among the others who also have much experience.

Soumya Sarkar and Liton Das have form issues but they have been picked as potential match-winners. Mohammad Mithun, who was one of the better batsmen during Bangladesh’s previous ODI series, against New Zealand, will form part of the middle order.

Abu Jayed Rahi came as the only surprise of the World Cup squad. The right-arm pacer never played an ODI. However, he played Test cricket for the Tigers, reports the UNB.

Mosaddek Hossain has also been included in the team. The right-handed batsman recently struck a ton in the ongoing Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League, which has paved the way for him.

‘Rahi’s bowling can be effective in the condition of England and this is why we have included him in the pace bowling attack,’ Minhazul Abedin told the reporters while announcing the team.

‘We have considered Mosaddek as the back-up batsman and he has the ability of bowling off-spin which can be a great asset for us in the event like World Cup,’ Minhazul said.

BCB Chief Selector Minhazul Abedin announced the team at a press-conference at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. Chairman of the cricket operation committee Akram Khan and the other selector including Habibul Bashar were presented at the press conference along with Jalal Younus, chairman of the media and communication committee of BCB.

Along with the 15-members World Cup team, BCB also kept batsman Yasir Ali Rabbi and right-arm spinner Nayeem Hasan for the Ireland tour. The duo has been included only for the tri-series in Ireland.

Teams can make changes to their World Cup squads till May 23, without seeking permission from the ICC. The April 23 deadline to name the 15 was set by the ICC with a view to get logistics in order, such as booking rooms and travel for teams, reports ESPNcricinfo.

Squad: Mashrafe Mortaza (capt), Liton Das, Mohammad Mithun, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mahmudullah, Shakib Al Hasan, Tamim Iqbal, Soumya Sarkar, Mohammad Saifuddin, Abu Jayed, Mustafizur Rahman, Rubel Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Sabbir Rahman, Mosaddek Hossain

Additions for Ireland tri-series: Yasir Ali, Nayeem Hasan