Test, ODI Captains in Reserve List of Bangladesh’s Asia Cup Squad
Bangladesh cricket fans have been eagerly waiting for the announcement of their team’s squad for the Asia Cup 2025. And finally, the wait is over. On Friday, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced the team’s squad for the upcoming tournament, and it comes with a few surprises. Litton Das, the experienced wicket-keeper batsman, has been named the captain of the team. But the biggest surprise is the inclusion of Najmul Hossain Shanto, the country’s last Test captain, and Mehidy Hasan Miraz, the current ODI captain, in the reserve list.
The Asia Cup 2025 is scheduled to take place in June, and Bangladesh will be looking to make a strong impression in the tournament. With Litton Das at the helm, the team will be looking to build on their recent performances in international cricket. Das has been in fine form in recent times, and his leadership skills will be crucial in guiding the team to success.
But the inclusion of Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mehidy Hasan Miraz in the reserve list has raised a few eyebrows. Shanto, who was the captain of the Test team until recently, was expected to be part of the main squad. However, the BCB has decided to keep him on the reserve list, which has led to speculations about his future in the team.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz, on the other hand, has been an integral part of the ODI team for some time now. His all-round abilities have been crucial in the team’s success in the format. However, his inclusion in the reserve list has led to doubts about his role in the team.
The reserve list is designed to give the players an opportunity to showcase their skills and stake a claim for a place in the main squad. The players who have been included in the reserve list will have to perform well in the upcoming matches to ensure their selection in the main squad.
Bangladesh’s squad for the Asia Cup 2025:
- Litton Das (captain)
- Shakib Al Hasan
- Tamim Iqbal
- Mushfiqur Rahim
- Yasir Ali
- Afif Hossain
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz
- Nasum Ahmed
- Taskin Ahmed
- Mustafizur Rahman
- Ebadot Hossain
- Rony Talukdar
- Soumya Sarkar
- Mahmudul Hasan Joy
- Najmul Hossain Shanto (reserve list)
- Khaled Ahmed (reserve list)
- Shoriful Islam (reserve list)
The BCB has also announced that the team will play a few warm-up matches before the start of the Asia Cup. The warm-up matches will give the players an opportunity to get used to the conditions and the opposition.
The inclusion of Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mehidy Hasan Miraz in the reserve list has raised a few questions about their future in the team. However, the BCB has given them an opportunity to prove themselves and stake a claim for a place in the main squad.
In conclusion, Bangladesh’s squad for the Asia Cup 2025 has been announced, and it comes with a few surprises. Litton Das has been named the captain of the team, and the inclusion of Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mehidy Hasan Miraz in the reserve list has raised a few eyebrows. However, the team will be looking to make a strong impression in the tournament, and the players will have to perform well to ensure their selection in the main squad.
