However, Neesham has taken leave from the national squad following a request from Rajshahi Warriors head coach Hannan Sarkar. The first T20I between New Zealand and India will be played on January 21, while the BPL final is set for January 23. If Rajshahi qualify for the final, Neesham will miss the first two matches of the India series. “Let me start by saying that even though he is a national team player, Neesham will stay with Rajshahi Warriors until the end of the BPL,” Hannan said. He told me that if Rajshahi reach the final, he will return to the national team immediately after playing that match.”

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 19, 2026 13:55 UTC