- Star player Shakib Al Hasan has been appointed as the captain of the Bangladesh ODI team for the Asia Cup .
- Emerging talent Tanzid Hasan earned his maiden call-up to the squad following an outstanding performance .
- The 17-member squad features a mix of experienced players like Mushfiqur Rahim and Mustafizur Rahman.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board unveiled a 17-member squad on August 12th, in anticipation of the upcoming Asia Cup set to commence on August 30th. Noteworthy all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, who has already been leading the Test and T20I teams, is set to captain the ODI side after a hiatus of 12 years. This decision came about due to the unfortunate back injury sidelining default captain Tamim Iqbal. Having previously captained in 47 ODIs, Shakib takes the helm once again.
Tanzid Hasan secured his debut selection following an impressive performance in the ACC Men’s Emerging Asia Cup held last month. Accumulating a total of 179 runs across four matches, he showcased an impressive strike rate of 116.99, securing three fifties. This remarkable form earned him the position of the top run-scorer for the Tigers in that particular tournament.
Here’s a detailed breakdown of the Asia Cup 2023, Bangladesh squad:
Batters
- Litton Das
- Tanzid Tamim
- Najmul Hossain Shanto
- Towhid Hridoy
- Mushfiqur Rahim
- Mohammad Naim Sheikh
Bowlers
- Taskin Ahmed
- Mustafizur Rahman
- Shoriful Islam
- Tanzim Sakib (replacing Ebadot Hossain)
- Hasan Mahmud
- Nasum Ahmed
Wicketkeeper
- Mushfiqur Rahim
All-rounders
- Shakib Al Hasan (Captain)
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz
- Shamim Hossain
- Afif Hossain
- Mahedi Hasan
Standby Players
- Taijul Islam
- Saif Hasan
- Tanzim Hasan Sakib
This squad selection comes as a blend of experienced players and fresh talent, all geared up to represent Bangladesh in the upcoming Asia Cup. With Shakib Al Hasan at the helm, supported by a mix of skilled batters, bowlers, and all-rounders, the team looks forward to making a mark in the tournament. The inclusion of Tanzid Hasan, based on his outstanding performance in the recent ACC tournament, adds an element of promise to the batting department. As the excitement builds, cricket enthusiasts anticipate an engaging and competitive Asia Cup ahead.