“Bangladesh unveil 16-man squad for T20I series against UAE and Pakistan”

Bangladesh’s 16-man team for the Twenty20 International series against Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates has been revealed. A significant shift in leadership has occurred, with Mehidy Hasan Miraz being named his deputy in the shortest format and Litton Das being named the new captain. In the lengthier formats, Bangladesh’s captain will still be Najmul Hossain Shanto.

Promising performers in the batting and bowling disciplines are included in the team. Tanzid Tamim, Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, and other players are part of Bangladesh’s batting lineup. Their bowling lineup, particularly a strong spin attack, is their squad’s greatest asset.

Hasan Mahmud, Nahid Rana, Shoriful Islam, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mustafizur Rahman, and others are part of Bangladesh’s bowling assault. Bangladesh will be able to get ready for the 2026 T20 World Cup with the help of the series against the United Arab Emirates and Pakistan.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Litton Das will play key roles for Bangladesh in the T20I format.

Das was confirmed as the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s T20I captain till the 2026 T20 World Cup, which was a significant news. The great player has led Bangladesh in Twenty20 Internationals four times before. Bangladesh defeated the West Indies 3-0 in their home ground in 2024, demonstrating their strong T20I record under Das.

Because of his poor form, the great player was left out of Bangladesh’s Champions Trophy roster earlier this year. In T20Is, he will make his comeback to the national team as captain. Das’ task will start during the two-game series against the United Arab Emirates.

Later, Bangladesh and Pakistan will play a five-match series in Pakistan.

Bangladesh’s 16-man team for the Twenty20 International series against Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates

Tanvir Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana, Shoriful Islam, Parvez Hossain Emon, Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Tanzid Tamim, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (VC), and Litton Das (C).