Najmul Hossain Shanto will led the Team :
Bangladesh Announces Squad for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, set to be held in the United States and the West Indies. The team will be led by Najmul Hossain Shanto, with Taskin Ahmed serving as the vice-captain.
Taskin Ahmed, who is currently recovering from a side strain, is expected to regain fitness in time for the tournament despite missing the preparatory T20I series against the USA.
Key Inclusions and Exclusions
Veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan returns to the squad, marking his record-ninth appearance in the T20 World Cup. Shakib and India’s Rohit Sharma are the only players to have participated in every T20 World Cup since its inception in 2007.
In a notable change, young pacer Tanzim Hasan has been selected over Mohammad Saifuddin. Chief Selector Gazi Ashraf mentioned that Tanzim’s performance and fielding capabilities gave him the edge over Saifuddin, who struggled with delivering yorkers in the death overs.
Squad Composition
Bangladesh Announces Squad for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 is a blend of experienced players and promising young talent. Alongside Shakib, the team includes key players such as Litton Das, Soumya Sarkar, and Mustafizur Rahman. Mahmudullah also makes a return, adding depth to the middle order.
Group Placement and Fixtures
Bangladesh is placed in Group D, alongside Sri Lanka, South Africa, Netherlands, and Nepal. They will commence their World Cup campaign against Sri Lanka on June 8 in Dallas.
Full Squad
- Najmul Hossain Shanto (c)
- Taskin Ahmed (vc)
- Litton Das
- Soumya Sarkar
- Tanzid Hasan
- Shakib Al Hasan
- Towhid Hridoy
- Mahmudullah
- Jaker Ali
- Tanvir Islam
- Mahedi Hasan
- Rishad Hossain
- Mustafizur Rahman
- Shoriful Islam
- Tanzim Hasan
Traveling Reserves:
Hasan Mahmud, Afif Hossain
The squad announcement follows a successful 4-1 series win against Zimbabwe, providing the team with momentum heading into the World Cup. The selectors have expressed confidence in the team’s ability to reach the second round and beyond, despite concerns over the batting form.