Bangladesh Announces 15-Member Squad for ICC World Cup with Shakib Al Hasan as Captain
In a highly anticipated move, Bangladesh has officially revealed its 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC World Cup. The cricket-loving nation will be led by the talented Shakib Al Hasan, who is expected to bring his experience and expertise to the forefront.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) made the squad announcement through its official social media channels, creating a buzz of excitement among fans and cricket enthusiasts.
However, the squad selection did not come without its share of challenges. Tamim Iqbal, a seasoned cricketer and a key figure in Bangladesh’s cricket history, unfortunately missed out on the World Cup opportunity due to an injury. Tamim had previously expressed his desire to participate in the Asia Cup and the World Cup after reversing his retirement decision in July. Regrettably, he had to withdraw from both events due to a back injury.
Introducing the men in Green and Red for the World Cup. 🇧🇩🏏#BCB | #Cricket | #CWC23 pic.twitter.com/dVy9s4FijA— Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) September 26, 2023
As the captain, Shakib Al Hasan carries the hopes of the nation on his shoulders, and he will be supported by a strong lineup of players, including Mushfiqur Rahim, Liton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Taskin Ahmed, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud, Shoriful Islam, Nasum Ahmed, Mehedi Hasan, Tanzid Tamim, Tanzeem Saqib, and Mahmudullah.
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is just around the corner, with India set to host the tournament next month. The action-packed event is scheduled to kick off on October 5th with a thrilling clash between defending champions England and finalists New Zealand in Ahmedabad.
Bangladesh’s journey in the tournament will commence on October 7th, when they face Afghanistan in what promises to be an exciting encounter.
As the cricket world eagerly awaits this prestigious competition, all eyes will be on Bangladesh and their squad led by Shakib Al Hasan as they aim to make their mark in the ICC World Cup.