Bangladesh have announced their 16-member squad for the upcoming T20I series against the United Arab Emirates and Pakistan, unveiling a new leadership era as Litton Das takes over as captain. The squad features a blend of experienced campaigners and promising young talents, aiming to build momentum ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026.
Litton Das Named New T20I Captain
Litton Das has been appointed as the new T20I captain, replacing Najmul Hossain Shanto, who stepped down earlier this year but remains in the squad. Off-spinner Mahedi Hasan has been named vice-captain for the tours. Litton brings significant leadership experience, having previously captained Bangladesh in one Test, seven ODIs, and four T20Is.
Bangladesh’s 16-Member Squad for UAE and Pakistan T20Is
Litton Das (C), Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Mahedi Hasan (VC), Tanvir Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana, Shoriful Islam
This squad sees the return of several key players who missed the previous series against the West Indies, including Towhid Hridoy, Tanvir Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, and Shoriful Islam.
Schedule: T20I Series Against UAE and Pakistan
UAE Series: Two T20Is in Sharjah on May 17 and 19.
Pakistan Series: Five-match T20I series in Pakistan from May 25 to June 3.
Leadership and Preparation for the Future
Litton Das’s appointment as T20I captain is set to continue until the T20 World Cup 2026, providing stability and a fresh approach to Bangladesh’s white-ball cricket. The upcoming series will serve as crucial preparation for the team as they look to fine-tune their combinations and give opportunities to emerging players.
FAQs
Who is Bangladesh’s new T20I captain?
Litton Das has been named the new T20I captain, replacing Najmul Hossain Shanto.
Who is the vice-captain for the T20I series?
Mahedi Hasan will serve as the vice-captain for the T20I series against UAE and Pakistan.
When and where will the T20I series be played?
Bangladesh will play two T20Is against UAE in Sharjah on May 17 and 19, followed by a five-match T20I series in Pakistan from May 25 to June 3.
Which players have returned to the squad?
Towhid Hridoy, Tanvir Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, and Shoriful Islam have returned to the T20I squad after missing the previous series.
What is the significance of these series for Bangladesh?
These series serve as important preparation for the T20 World Cup 2026, allowing Bangladesh to test combinations and build team chemistry.
Conclusion
With Litton Das at the helm and a well-balanced squad, Bangladesh are set for challenging T20I assignments against UAE and Pakistan. The tours will be closely watched as the team builds towards a strong showing at the next T20 World Cup.