Sports Desk: Tarafdar Mubtasim Sadik (Arko), a promising young cricketer from Mahakal village in Chengutia under Abhaynagar upazila of Jashore, has been selected as an opening batter in Bangladesh Under-19 National Cricket Team’s 30-member preliminary squad for 2026.The achievement has been celebrated by his family, local residents and cricket enthusiasts, who see it as a proud moment for both Jashore and the Khulna region.Sadik is the son of Md. Shahinul Haque Tarafdar and Nurunnahar Papiya. Notably, he is the only cricketer from Jashore district and the only specialist batter from Khulna Division to secure a place in the preliminary squad.According to family sources, Sadik earned his place in the national U-19 selection camp after delivering consistent performances over the past three years in district-level competitions, divisional tournaments and the Young Cricketers League (YCL).The talented opener made an immediate impact in the selection camp by scoring an unbeaten century in his very first match, underlining his batting credentials. He also finished as the second-highest run-scorer during the Khulna phase of the selection camp, further strengthening his case for national selection.Sadik is scheduled to join the Bangladesh Under-19 National Team’s skill camp at BKSP on July 6, 2026. His selection places him in contention for the upcoming Under-19 Tri-Nation Series and the ACC Under-19 Asia Cup.Residents of Abhaynagar have expressed confidence that the young batter will continue to excel at the national and international levels, bringing further recognition to Abhaynagar, Jashore and Bangladesh. His family has sought prayers from the nation for his continued success in his cricketing journey.