Najmul Hossain Shanto to Captain Bangladesh in T20 World Cup 2024

Najmul Hossain Shanto: Bangladesh's New T20 World Cup 2024 Captain!

Najmul Hossain Shanto to Captain Bangladesh in T20 World Cup 2024

Complete list of squads for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.

Following a convincing 4-1 victory over Zimbabwe in the recent T20I home series, Bangladesh has unveiled its 15-member squad for the upcoming global event.

The team includes seasoned all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, who made a comeback to T20I cricket after nearly a year’s hiatus. Shakib demonstrated his prowess in the final two T20Is against Zimbabwe, notably taking four wickets in the fourth match.

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The 15-player squad for the T20 World Cup holds no major surprises, with young fast bowler Tanzim Hasan Sakib earning his spot after two matches against Zimbabwe.

Left-arm fast bowler Shoriful Islam has also been included by the selectors, following his rest during the final two matches against Zimbabwe. Afif Hossain Dhrubo and Hasan Mahmud will accompany the team as reserves.

In the upcoming event, Bangladesh finds itself in Group D, alongside South Africa, Sri Lanka, Netherlands, and Nepal. Their first match is scheduled against Sri Lanka in Dallas on June 7.

Bangladesh Squad:

Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Taskin Ahmed, Litton Das, Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Shakib Al Hasan, Tawhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah Riyad, Jaker Ali Anik, Tanvir Islam, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib. Travelling Reserves: Afif Hossain, Hasan Mahmud

Teams are permitted to make changes to their squad until May 25, after which any modifications will need the approval of the ICC’s Event Technical Committee.

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