Bangladesh on Friday announced its squad for the upcoming Asia Cup, to be played in the United Arab Emirates from September 9 to 28.
This squad will also feature against the Netherlands in a three-match T20I series before the multi-nation event.
Litton Das, who led Bangladesh to its maiden T20I series win against Sri Lanka followed by a series victory over Pakistan at home in July, will continue at the helm.
Nurul Hasan, who last played a T20I for Bangladesh during the T20 World Cup in 2022, is the major inclusion for the eight-team tournament.
The seasoned Mehidy Hassan Miraz did not find a place in the main team, while Soumya Sarkar could only make the standbys. Former captain Najmul Hossain Shanto was also missing from the side.
Bangladesh is placed in Group B along with Afghanistan, Hong Kong, and Sri Lanka, while Group A comprises India, Pakistan, Oman and host UAE.
SQUAD
Litton Das (c), Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Saif Hassan, Tawhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali Anik, Shamim Hossain, Quazi Nurul Hasan Sohan, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Shaif Uddin.
Standbys: Soumya Sarkar, Mehidy Hassan Miraz, Tanvir Islam, Hasan Mahmud
Published on Aug 22, 2025
