Mahmudullah, the most successful Bangladesh T20I skipper will get ready for the toughest trip of his life as he gathers his troops for their ultimate test yet, the T20 World Cup 2021. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) named a 15 member squad for the team’s advents in Oman and UAE.
While Mahmudullah has been named the skipper of the side, no vice-captain has been made for the trip but it is understood that under necessary conditions senior fellows Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim could do the job.
The Tigers would start their campaign on October 18 against Scotland in Group B of Round One, where they have also been drawn against Oman and Papua New Guinea.
The team has as young players as 20 years of age, two of whom had been crowned ICC U-19 Champions just a year ago in 2020. While the batting is strengthened by the availability of firebrand cricketers like Liton das, Naim Sheikh and Soumya Sarkar at the top, all-rounders like skipper Mahmudulah himself alongside Shakib, Mahedi Hasan and youngsters Afif Hossain, Shamim Potwary provide for great cover.
Two wicket keepers are experienced Mushfiqur and blazing hitter Nurul Hasan. The bowling department looks stunning as well with the presence of four fast bowlers in Mustafizr Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Mohammad Saifuddin and Taskin Ahmed while Nasum Ahmed will be the sole spinners who can’t be termed an all-rounder in the squad.
Reserves include experienced Rubel Hossain and young leggie Aminul Islam to cover the bowlers.
Bangladesh Squad
Mahmudullah (Captain), Naim Sheikh, Soumya Sarkar, Litton Kumar Das, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Afif Hossain, Nurul Hasan Sohan, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Shaif Uddin, Shamim Hossain
Reserves
Rubel Hossain, Aminul Islam Biplob