He Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has officially presented the national squad for the next ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025which will be based in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates. This announcement marks a significant step as Bangladesh prepares to compete against some of the world’s best cricket teams in this prestigious One-Day International (ODI) tournament.
Najmul Hossain Shanto returns as captain
Under the leadership of Najmul Hossain Shantowho will captain the team, Bangladesh has named a 15-player squad that combines experience with youthful exuberance. Najmul will captain the team in the tournament and will return to the position after Mehidy Hasan Miraz replaced him during the previous bilateral series. He has recovered from a groin injury he suffered in November.
There is no place for Litton Das in the Bangladesh team
Litton Das has been excluded from the 15-member team. The decision comes after concerns over the wicketkeeper-batsman’s poor form, as admitted by the Bangladesh chief selector. Gazi Ashraf Hossain in December. Litton had scored just six runs in three ODIs in the Caribbean. With its omission, Jaker Ali He is expected to take charge of grounds maintenance duties.
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Players in focus
Apart from Najmul, Mushfiqur Rahim, Towhid Hridoyand Mustafizur Rahman He rejoined the team after missing the 3-0 ODI series loss to the West Indies last month. Both Rahim and Hridoy return just in time for the tournament after suffering injuries. Veteran Rahim is back after recovering from a finger injury, while Hridoy, like his captain, has recovered from a groin injury.
Bangladesh squad for Champions Trophy 2025
Najmul Hossain (c), Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Soumya Sarkar, Parvez Hossain Emon, Mushfiqur Rahim, Tawhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Mehidy Hasan, Jaker Ali Anik, Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman