Bangladesh has announced a 15-player squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8. Wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das will lead the team as captain, looking to make a significant impact on the international stage.
Batting and Bowling Line-up
The batting lineup will heavily rely on captain Litton Das, with assistance from Tanzid Hasan and Parvez Hossain Emon. Bangladesh boasts a balanced bowling attack, led by the seasoned Mustafizur Rahman and Taskin Ahmed. Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, and Rishad Hossain are also expected to play key roles in turning matches in Bangladesh’s favor, positioning them as serious contenders in the tournament.
Group Stage and Tournament Format
Bangladesh finds itself in Group C alongside England, the West Indies, Nepal, and Italy. A total of 40 group matches will take place between February 7 and February 20, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the Super Eights stage, which begins on February 21. The top four teams from the Super Eights will qualify for the knockout rounds, with semi-finals scheduled to be hosted in Kolkata/Colombo and Mumbai, leading up to the final on March 8 in Ahmedabad/Colombo.
Historically, Bangladesh has participated in every T20 World Cup but has yet to reach the semifinals. The team will kick off its campaign against the West Indies on February 7.
Recent Developments
In light of the BCCI’s recent move to release Mustafizur Rahman from the IPL amid rising tensions between India and Bangladesh, the BCB has called for a relocation of Bangladesh’s World Cup matches to Sri Lanka. The ICC has not yet responded to this request.
Bangladesh Squad for T20 World Cup 2026:
Litton Kumar Das (C), Tanzid Hasan, Mohammad Parvez Hossain Emon, Mohammed Saif Hassan, Md Tawhid Hridoy, Md Shamim Hossain, Quazi Nurul Hasan Sohan, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Md Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Md Mustafizur Rahman, Md Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Md Shaif Uddin, Md Shoriful Islam.