The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has officially announced its 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, naming Litton Das as captain and Saif Hassan as vice-captain. The squad combines experienced players with emerging talent, aiming for a competitive campaign in the international tournament.
Bangladesh T20 World Cup 2026 Squad
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Litton Das (c, wk)
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Saif Hassan (vc)
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Towhid Hridoy
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Pravez Hossain Emon
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Shamin Hossain
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Nurul Hasan
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Mahedi Hasan
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Rishad Hossain
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Nasum Ahmed
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Mustafizur Rahman
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Tanzim Hasan Sakib
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Taskin Ahmed
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Shoriful Islam
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Mohammad Saifuddin
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Tanzid Hasan
Group Stage & Scheduled Matches
Bangladesh has been placed in Group C, with matches currently scheduled as follows:
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Feb 7: vs West Indies at Eden Gardens, Kolkata
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Feb 9: vs Italy at Eden Gardens, Kolkata
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Feb 14: vs England at Eden Gardens, Kolkata
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Feb 17: vs Nepal at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
However, these venues remain uncertain due to security concerns raised by the BCB.
Request to Move Matches
The Bangladesh Cricket Board has formally requested the ICC to relocate all Bangladesh matches scheduled in India to Sri Lanka, the tournament’s co-host.
This request follows the controversial removal of Mustafizur Rahman from the IPL by Kolkata Knight Riders on instructions from the BCCI, which heightened concerns over player safety in India. The BCB is seeking formal assurances from the ICC before committing fully to the current schedule.
Impact on Bangladesh’s Preparation
The uncertainty surrounding the venues adds an extra layer of challenge to Bangladesh’s World Cup preparations. The team must plan logistics, training, and strategy while awaiting the ICC’s decision on venue relocation.
