Bangladesh announce squad for T20 World Cup 2026, Mustafizur Rahman Included

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Bangladesh announce squad for T20 World Cup 2026: The 2026 T20 World Cup has been announced. Amid the tensions surrounding Mustafizur Rahman's exclusion from the IPL, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced its squad on Sunday. Bangladesh has selected a balanced team for the tournament, which will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka.

Liton Das to captain the team

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Experienced batsman and wicketkeeper Liton Das has been appointed captain of the team. Bangladesh has never reached the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup. This time, Liton Das will not only have the responsibility of leading the team but also a golden opportunity to change history.

Mustafizur Rahman's return under the shadow of controversy

Recently, there has been considerable controversy surrounding Mustafizur Rahman's exclusion from the IPL. However, the selectors have reposed faith in him and included him in the World Cup squad. Rahman is known for his cutter bowling, and his role will be crucial on Indian and Sri Lankan pitches.

Batting and Bowling Equation

Bangladesh's success will largely depend on their top order

• Batting: Along with captain Liton Das, Tanzid Hasan and Parvez Hossain Emon will form the backbone of the team's batting.
• Fast Bowling: The pair of Taskin Ahmed and Shoriful Islam, along with Mustafizur Rahman, will pose a challenge to the opposition batsmen.
• Spin Department: The pitches in India and Sri Lanka favor spinners, so the performances of Nasum Ahmed and Rishad Hossain will prove crucial for the team.

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Bangladesh's 15-member squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup

Player Name	Role
Liton Das	Captain/Wicketkeeper
Tanjid Hasan	Batsman
Parvez Hussain Emon	Batsman
Saif Hasan	All-rounder
Tauhid Hdoy	Batsman
Shamim Hussain	Batsman
Kazi Nurul Hasan Sohan	Wicketkeeper
Saik Mehdi Hasan	All-rounder
Rishadh Hussain	Spinner
Nasum Ahmed	Spinner
Mustafizur Rahman	Fast bowler
Tanzim Hasan Sakib	Fast bowler
Taskin Ahmed	Fast bowler
Shaifuddin	All-rounder
Shoriful Islam	Fast bowler

Will Bangladesh's T20 World Cup matches be shifted to Sri Lanka?

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Given the current anti-Bangladesh atmosphere in India, the BCB is deeply concerned about security. The board believes that if it is difficult for a player like Mustafizur Rahman to play there, the environment could become unsafe for the entire team.

Big News: The BCB will soon submit a petition to ICC Chairman Jay Shah, requesting that Bangladesh's matches be shifted from India to Sri Lanka.

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