Bangladesh ODI captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz is banking on greater all-round depth while seeking tactical maturity from his bowling unit in the home series against Australia, starting on Tuesday in Dhaka. 

The latest squad selection has reopened a long-standing debate regarding team balance and how Bangladesh deploy its spin resources.

The inclusion of Mosaddek Hossain, returning to the ODI setup after a three-and-a-half-year absence following a strong domestic season with Abahani Limited, gives Miraz a flexible option.

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Despite past selection controversies suggesting the two off-spinning all-rounders could not play together, Miraz dismissed any talk of friction, noting they previously shared the field during the 2019 World Cup.

"Mosaddek is a batting all-rounder, and I am a bowling all-rounder – our roles are distinct," he said. "Having an extra cushion in the lineup provides immense security, especially if a frontline bowler has an off day."

While Mosaddek offers a reliable backup option, the Tigers’ skipper is pushing his main bowlers to adopt a more aggressive mindset.

The captain pointed specifically towards rising leg-spinner Rishad Hossain, challenging him to adapt from the short-burst demands of franchise T20 cricket to the patient build-up required in the 50-over format.

Though Rishad proved his match-winning capabilities by taking 12 wickets against the West Indies last October, his recent drop from the final ODI against New Zealand highlighted management's caution regarding his consistency.

Historically, Bangladesh's cricket strategy has favoured conservative finger-spinners who excel at containing runs over the unpredictable, attack-minded nature of leg-spin.

Miraz, however, wants Rishad to break that mold by becoming more deliberate in his spells.

"Franchise T20s and ODIs are completely different dynamics," he said. "Rishad is an essential part of our plans and we trust him completely, but he needs to be more proactive in checking runs while hunting for wickets."

By balancing Mosaddek's experience with Rishad's raw wicket-taking potential, the Bangladesh skipper aims to build a versatile game plan capable of troubling a formidable Australian batting lineup.

Australia are touring Bangladesh after 15 years. They last travelled to Bangladesh for the 2011 ODI.