Tigers leave for South Africa in two groups for full series

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The Bangladesh national cricket team departed for South Africa on Tuesday (November 10) to play a full series comprising Tests, One-Day Internationals (ODIs), and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is).

The first contingent of the touring party, consisting of 17 members including coaching staff and players, left Dhaka aboard a flight at 2:20 PM local time.

The squad is travelling in two separate groups to begin their preparations on South African soil. The second group of players and support staff is scheduled to leave on Wednesday (November 11).

Opening batsman Shadman Islam has been ruled out of the tour after sustaining an injury during the recent Test against the West Indies in Sylhet. Off-spinner Nayeem Hasan has also been dropped from the squad.

However, veteran batsman Mominul Haq has returned to the team after missing the Sylhet fixture due to a concussion sustained during the preceding Dhaka Test against the West Indies.

The upcoming two-match Test series forms part of the ICC World Test Championship. The first Test is scheduled to commence on 15 November at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg, followed by the second Test starting on 23 November in Centurion.