Members of the Bangladesh cricket team have started their practice session at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka ahead of a series of matches against South Africa, reports AFP.

Bangladesh will face South Africa in two Twenty20 internationals, three ODIs, and two Tests, starting 5 July.

The number one all-rounder in all formats, Shakib Al Hasan, pacer Rubel Hossain, all-rounder Nasir Hossain, youngster Mustafizur Rahman, and many other Tigers attended the practice session on Wednesday.

Bangladesh cricketer Shakib Al Hasan (C) stretches with teammates during a practice session at The Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on July 1, 2015, ahead of a series of matches against South Africa, Bangladesh will face South Africa in two Twenty20 internationals, three ODIs and two Tests starting July 5. 

Bangladesh cricketer Rubel Hossain (R) shares a light moment with teammate Mustafizur Rahman during a practice session at The Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on July 1, 2015, ahead of a series of matches against South Africa, Bangladesh will face South Africa in two Twenty20 internationals, three ODIs and two Tests starting July 5.

Bangladesh cricketer Mustafizur Rahman (2R) stretches with teammates during a practice session at The Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on July 1, 2015.

Bangladesh cricketers Shakib Al Hasan (L) and Nasir Hossain walk onto the playing surface during a practice session at The Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on July 1, 2015.

Bangladesh cricketers Shakib Al Hasan (L) and Nasir Hossain walk onto the playing surface during a practice session at The Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on July 1, 2015.

Bangladesh bowling coach Heath Streak (L) speaks with Bangladesh cricket captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza (R) during a practice session at The Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on July 1, 2015.