Champions Trophy 2025: Bangladesh name 15-man squad as Shakib Al Hasan fails to make the cut

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Sunday, January 12, announced their squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025. The 15-member squad named by Bangladesh will see Najmul Hossain Shanto as captain of the side. Experienced veterans Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah have retained their places, while star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has shockingly failed to make the cut.

It is important to note that Shakib had failed to pass the test for a suspected bowling action in Chennai, and as a result, has been banned from bowling in any domestic or international cricket. The all-rounder was allowed to feature as a batter, however, the board decided to not go ahead with him at the multi-nation event. Meanwhile, wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das, too, was excluded from the squad.

The Bangla Tigers have picked a strong batting unit, including captain Shanto, all-rounder Soumya Sarkar, Towhid Hridoy, Rahim, and Mahmudullah, whereas, the pace arsenal will be led by Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, and Nahid Rana. On the other hand, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, and Rishad Hossain are the premier spin-bowling options in the squad for the marquee tournament.

Youngsters like Parvez Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, and Tanzim Hasan Sakib have managed to earn places in the squad. Jaker Ali, the 26-year-old wicketkeeper, will act as Mushfiqur’s backup throughout the tournament.

Bangladesh squad for Champions Trophy 2025

Najmul Hossain Shanto (captain), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim (wicket-keeper), Mahmadullah, Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Parvez Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Shakib, and Nahid Rana.

Bangladesh plays an opener against neighbor India

Speaking of the schedule, Bangladesh will start their tournament against neighbors India in what will be the tournament opener for both sides. The encounter will be held on February 20 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. The Bangladeshi side will then travel to Pakistan for the remainder of the tournament, where they face New Zealand and Pakistan on February 24 and 27, respectively. Both the games will be played in Rawalpindi.

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