Litton Das Named Captain for West Indies T20I Series
Bangladesh has announced its squad for the upcoming T20I series against West Indies, with Litton Das taking charge as captain. This marks the first time Litton will captain Bangladesh for an entire T20I series. He previously filled in as captain for Mahmudullah during the tour of New Zealand in April 2021.
The three-match series will round off Bangladesh’s ongoing all-format tour of the Caribbean, and all matches will be held at Kingstown.
Shamim Hossain Returns, Ripon Mondol Gets a Call-Up
The Bangladesh squad features some fresh faces and notable comebacks. Shamim Hossain, a young batting allrounder, has been recalled. The 24-year-old last played for Bangladesh in a T20I back in December 2023 against New Zealand. Shamim has had a mixed record in T20Is, scoring 254 runs in 14 innings with a strike rate of 115.98. His top score of 51 remains his only half-century in the format so far.
Another key inclusion is Ripon Mondol, a 21-year-old medium-fast bowler. He previously played three T20Is for Bangladesh during the Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou, where he impressed by picking up 4 wickets. His selection for this series indicates Bangladesh’s intent to develop young pace-bowling talent.
Notable Absentees: Shanto, Shakib, and Mahmudullah
There are some significant absences in the squad. Najmul Hossain Shanto, Bangladesh’s regular all-format captain, is missing as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury he picked up during the series against Afghanistan in November.
There is also no word on the availability of star allrounder Shakib Al Hasan. His future in international cricket remains uncertain, and no official statement has been made about his status for the T20I series.
Mahmudullah, who retired from T20I cricket, is also not part of the squad.
Changes From Last T20I Squad
Bangladesh’s last T20I squad played against India in October 2023. From that squad, the following players are missing:
- Towhid Hridoy – Ruled out due to a groin injury.
- Mustafizur Rahman – Taking a break after becoming a father.
- Rakibul Hasan – Not included in the current squad.
- Mahmudullah – Retired from T20I cricket.
New Additions to the Squad
The current T20I squad has seen several changes. Apart from Shamim Hossain and Ripon Mondol, here are some other players who have been brought in:
- Hasan Mahmud – Right-arm fast bowler known for his pace and accuracy.
- Nasum Ahmed – Left-arm spinner who has been a key performer in Bangladesh’s white-ball setup.
- Soumya Sarkar – The experienced top-order batter returns to the squad after his heroics in Rangpur Riders’ Global Super League title win.
- Afif Hossain – A middle-order batter with finishing capabilities.
These players will join the core of the team as Bangladesh aims to end their tour of the Caribbean on a high note.
Bangladesh’s T20I Series Schedule Against West Indies
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| December 16 | 1st T20I | Kingstown |
| December 18 | 2nd T20I | Kingstown |
| December 20 | 3rd T20I | Kingstown |
All three matches will be held at Kingstown, giving Bangladesh a chance to adapt to familiar conditions throughout the series.
Full Bangladesh Squad for T20I Series Against West Indies
Here’s the complete list of players for the three-match T20I series against West Indies:
Bangladesh T20I Squad
- Litton Das (captain) – Wicketkeeper and captain for the series.
- Soumya Sarkar – Top-order batter with big-hitting abilities.
- Tanzid Hasan – Young top-order batter with promise.
- Parvez Hossain Emon – Top-order batter looking to make his mark.
- Afif Hossain – A middle-order batter and useful part-time bowler.
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz – Allrounder and key bowling option for Bangladesh.
- Jaker Ali – Wicketkeeper and a handy batter.
- Shamim Hossain – Returning allrounder looking to revive his international career.
- Mahedi Hasan – A dependable allrounder with spin-bowling skills.
- Rishad Hossain – A leg-spinning option in the squad.
- Nasum Ahmed – Left-arm spinner, known for his accuracy and variations.
- Taskin Ahmed – Bangladesh’s key pace bowler known for his speed.
- Tanzim Hasan – A right-arm fast bowler with pace and control.
- Hasan Mahmud – Fast bowler who provides Bangladesh with pace options.
- Ripon Mondol – Young medium-fast bowler looking to make a big impact.
What To Expect From the T20I Series?
With several new faces in the squad, Bangladesh will be hoping for fresh energy and new match-winners. Litton Das, as captain, has the responsibility to guide this young squad to a strong finish against a competitive West Indies side.
Bangladesh fans will have high expectations from seasoned players like Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, and Nasum Ahmed, but it’s the performances of the youngsters like Tanzid Hasan, Ripon Mondol, and Shamim Hossain that could make this series exciting.
The absence of big names like Shakib Al Hasan and Najmul Hossain Shanto is a setback, but it also opens up opportunities for the next generation of Bangladeshi cricketers to prove themselves.
With the T20 World Cup on the horizon, every match counts as Bangladesh looks to solidify its lineup for the big event.
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