Bangladesh Squad for ICC T20 World Cup 2024, Shanto Named Captain

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Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced their 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 today.  Najmul Hossain Shanto will lead the team, with experienced all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan and the pace attack of Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, and Shoriful Islam providing a strong core.

Openers Litton Das and Soumya Sarkar are back in the squad, while young batter Tawhid Hridoy has earned a call-up. Shak Mahedi Hasan and Rishad Hossain are the spin options alongside Shakib. All-rounder Mahmudullah Riyad brings experience to the middle order.

Jaker Ali Anik, Tanvir Islam, and Tanzim Hasan Sakib add depth to the bowling attack. Afif Hossain and Hasan Mahmud have been named as traveling reserves, offering the team flexibility depending on conditions.

Bangladesh T20 Squad for ICC T20 World Cup

BATTERS

  1. Najmul Hossain Shanto (Captain)
  2. Soumya Sarkar
  3. Tanzid Hasan
  4. Towhid Hridoy

ALL-ROUNDERS 

  1. Shakib Al Hasan
  2. Mahmudullah
  3. Mahedi Hasan

WICKET KEEPERS

  1. Litton Das
  2. Jaker Ali

BOWLERS

  1. Taskin Ahmed
  2. Tanvir Islam
  3. Rishad Hossain
  4. Mustafizur Rahman
  5. Shoriful Islam
  6. Tanzim Hasan Sakib

RESERVE

  • Afif Hossain
  • Hasan Mahmud

Bangladesh’s Group Stage Schedule

Date Match Venue
June 8 Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Dallas
June 10 Bangladesh vs South Africa New York
June 13 Bangladesh vs Netherlands St Vincent
June 17 Bangladesh vs Nepal St Vincent

 

The selection committee has opted for a balanced squad with a mix of experience and youth. Shanto’s leadership will be crucial as Bangladesh aims for a strong performance in the global tournament.

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