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Bangladesh has announced their 16-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup with Litton Das leading the team. The squad features the return of wicketkeeper-batter Quazi Nurul Hasan Sohan after nearly three years away from T20I cricket. The Asia Cup will be played in T20 format from September 9-28 in the UAE, serving as crucial preparation for next year's T20 World Cup. Bangladesh begins their campaign against Hong Kong on September 11 in Abu Dhabi.

Key Points: Litton Das Leads Bangladesh Asia Cup Squad Featuring Sohan Return

  • Litton Das appointed captain for Asia Cup campaign
  • Quazi Nurul Hasan Sohan returns after 3-year T20I absence
  • Squad to play Netherlands T20I series before Asia Cup
  • Tournament serves as preparation for 2024 T20 World Cup
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Bangladesh unveils 16-member squad for Asia Cup, Litton Das to lead

Bangladesh names 16-member Asia Cup squad with Litton Das as captain and Quazi Nurul Hasan Sohan returning after 3-year absence from T20I side.

"The upcoming eight-team tournament will be a crucial step in Bangladesh's journey towards the ICC Men's T20 World Cup next year. - ICC Website"

New Delhi, August 22

Litton Das is set to lead the Bangladesh cricket team in the upcoming Asia Cup, as a 16-member squad was announced on Friday.

The squad unveiled by the Bangladesh Cricket Board will also feature against the Netherlands in a three-game T20I series preceding the Asia Cup, as per the ICC website.

The side sees the return of wicketkeeper-batter Quazi Nurul Hasan Sohan, who has received a call-up to the Bangladesh T20I side after almost three years.

The 31-year-old had last featured in the format during the 2022 edition of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in Australia.

Featuring the finest teams in Asia, the upcoming eight-team tournament will be a crucial step in Bangladesh's journey towards the ICC Men's T20 World Cup next year.

The tournament, taking place from September 9-28 in the United Arab Emirates, will feature eight teams competing for the coveted trophy. The event will be played in T20I format and will form an essential preparation for sides ahead of next year's ICC Men's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.

The tournament opener is placed between Afghanistan and Hong Kong on September 9. India, Pakistan, UAE and Oman are in Group A, while Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Hong Kong are in Group B.

Bangladesh will play their first fixture in the Asia Cup on September 11 against Hong Kong in Abu Dhabi.

Apart from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, all the other teams are yet to announce their squad for the Asia Cup. This will be the third edition of the T20 Asia Cup. India won the inaugural edition back in 2016, and Sri Lanka are the defending champions.

Bangladesh Asia Cup squad: Litton Das (c), Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Saif Hassan, Tawhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali Anik, Shamim Hossain, Quazi Nurul Hasan Sohan, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, and Shaif Uddin.

- ANI

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Priya S
Exciting to see the Asia Cup back in T20 format! India vs Pakistan match will be the highlight as always. Hope Bangladesh puts up a good fight though - they've been improving steadily.
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Aman W
Why no Tamim Iqbal? He's been such a consistent performer for Bangladesh. Team selection seems a bit questionable to me. Hope the management knows what they're doing.
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Sarah B
The Asia Cup schedule looks packed! UAE in September will be so hot for cricket. Hope the players stay hydrated and we get some quality cricket. Looking forward to seeing Mustafizur's cutters again! 🏏
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Vikram M
Good preparation for T20 World Cup next year. Bangladesh in Group B with Sri Lanka and Afghanistan - that's a competitive group. Their match against Afghanistan will be crucial for semi-final chances.
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Nisha Z
Hope Bangladesh can finally win their first Asia Cup title! They've come close before but never crossed the final hurdle. Litton Das has big shoes to fill as captain. All the best to the team! 🙏

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