BCB announced the squad for T20 World Cup 2024

BCB announced the squad for T20 World Cup 2024

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced the squad for the T20 World Cup 2024. The team will be led by Najmul Hossain Shanto, who has recently been appointed as the captain for all three formats of the game. This change comes as Shanto replaces Shakib Al Hasan, who is dealing with a retinal condition​ (icc)​​ (UNB News)​.

The squad includes key players such as Shakib Al Hasan, Liton Das, and Mustafizur Rahman. Notably, Mahmudullah Riyad, a veteran in the team, has been excluded from the squad, marking a significant shift in the team’s composition. The selectors have emphasized a forward-looking strategy, aiming to develop younger talent​ (UNB News)​.

The full squad is as follows:

• Najmul Hossain Shanto (captain)

• Shakib Al Hasan

• Liton Das

• Mustafizur Rahman

• Taskin Ahmed

• Tanzim Hasan Sakib

• Shoriful Islam

• Tanzid Hasan Tamim

• Mahedi Hasan

• Rishad Islam

• Shamim Hossain

• Jaker Ali Anik

• Tanvir Islam

• Soumya Sarkar

The reserve players include Mohammad Saifuddin and Aminul Islam Biplob​ (The Daily Star)​​ (UNB News)​.

Bangladesh will start their campaign in the group stage against teams like South Africa, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Netherlands needing to advance from this group to compete in the Super 12 stage​ (The Daily Star)​.