Bangladesh announce 15-member squad for the 20-20 World Cup 2022, Mahmudullah misses out

Bangladesh Cricket Team (Source: Twitter)

Bangladesh played poorly in the Asia Cup 2022 and bowed out in the group stage itself. The Bengal Tigers appointed Shakib Al Hasan as their captain for the continental tournament and the skipper did try his best. Despite winning momentum at several key moments, Bangladesh bowed out in the group stages.

The Board has now announced the squad for the 20-20 World Cup 2022. Shakib Al Hasan is all set to remain the Bangladesh skipper for the mega event in Australia. Mahmudullah Riyad got kicked out of the team on the back of poor performances of late. 

However, the big plus for the Bengal Tigers would be the return of Litton Das. The right-handed batter is one of the reputed players of the Bangladesh team and would look to do well in the event in Australia. Pacers Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman retained the spots alongside Shabbir Rahman. 

The Bangladesh squad looks strong with good bowling depth and a dangerous batting line-up. The team proved in the past that cannot be undermined and it will exactly be the same in Australia as well. Nurul Hasan Sohan has made it to the squad adding to the keeping department. 

Afif Hossain, Yasir Ali and Najmul Hossain Shanto made a cut to the national squad. Soumya Sarkar, Shoriful Islam, Rishad Hossain and Shak Mahedi Hasan will be the reserve players for the 20-20 World Cup. 

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Bangladesh squad for the 20-20 World Cup 2022

Here’s the Bangladesh squad for the 20-20 World Cup 2022: Shakib Al Hasan (C), Sabbir Rahman, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Afif Hossain Dhrubo, Mosaddek Hossain Saikat, Liton Das, Yasir Ali Chowdhury, Nurul Hasan Sohan, Mustafizur Rahman, Mohammad Shaif Uddin, Nasum Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Ebadot Hossain, Taskin Ahmed

Standby players: Shoriful Islam, Rishad Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Soumya Sarkar

Bangladesh will begin their outing in the 20-20 World Cup 2022 against a qualifier on October 24. Ahead of the mega event, they will also play warm-up games against Afghanistan and South Africa. Although they will not be favourites to win the title, Bangladesh will look to threaten other teams in Australia.