Islamabad, Jan 12: The Champions Trophy 2025 fast approaching, Bangladesh has revealed their 15-man squad, becoming the third team to announce their roster after England and New Zealand.
Key Highlights:
- Captaincy: Najmul Hossain Shanto will lead the Bangladesh team in the tournament.
- Experienced Players: Mushfiqur Rahim makes a return to the limited-overs setup, alongside the experienced Mahmudullah Riyad.
- Pace Attack: The pace bowling department is well-equipped with Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, and Nahid Rana.
- Spin Attack: Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Nasum Ahmed will handle the spin bowling duties.
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Notable Absence:
- Shakib Al Hasan, Bangladesh’s star all-rounder, has been left out of the squad due to his ongoing ban on bowling due to a suspicious action. This could mark the end of his illustrious international career.
Bangladesh’s Champions Trophy 2025 Squad:
- Najmul Hossain Shanto (c)
- Soumya Sarkar
- Tanzid Hasan
- Towhid Hridoy
- Mushfiqur Rahim
- Mahmudullah
- Jaker Ali Anik
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz
- Rishad Hossain
- Taskin Ahmed
- Mustafizur Rahman
- Parvez Hossain Emon
- Nasum Ahmed
- Tanzim Hasan Sakib
- Nahid Rana
Outlook:
With a solid balance across all departments, Bangladesh will aim to challenge teams like Pakistan, New Zealand, and India in Group A, hoping to secure a semi-final spot in Champions Trophy 2025.
