Bangladesh’s team has been announced for the T20 World Cup to be held in Australia next month. Bangladesh Cricket has handed over the captaincy of the team to Shakib Al Hasan. Wicket-keeper batsman Litton Das has returned to the team announced on Wednesday. While legendary batsman Mahmudullah Riyadh failed to make his position in the team.
Riyadh not being in the team. Shocking news for Bangladeshi fans. Fans are questioning the selection of the team on social media due to the selection of the names of senior and experienced players. He could only score 25 and 27 runs in his two innings in the Asia Cup. Due to poor form, he is not
The team will play the first match on October 24
The Bangladeshi team will start its campaign in T20 World Cup on 24 October. His opening match will be with the team that has qualified from the first round. Bangladesh’s second match will be against South Africa on 27 October. After playing another qualifier team on 30 October, the team will face India on 2 November and Pakistan on 6 November.
Poor performance in Asia Cup
Bangladesh’s team could not perform effectively in the Asia Cup. She dropped out of the group stage itself. In the first match, Afghanistan was defeated by 7 wickets and Sri Lanka by two wickets.
Shakib will lead the team
Bangladeshi experienced player Shakib al Hasan will lead the team in the mega event. He is an established all rounder and a skilled player in the game of cricket. Shakib al Hasan has a long international career for Bangladesh cricket.
This is the team
Shakib Al Hasan (Captain), Liton Das, Yasir Ali, Afif Hasan, Nurul Hasan, Sabbir, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mosaddek, Mehdi Hasan, Saifuddin, Mustafizur, Hasan Mahmood, Taskin, Ebadot, Nasum Ahmed