With a string of disappointments in the International Cricket Council (ICC) events, Team Bangladesh is determined to showcase their finest performance in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 set to take place in the West Indies.
Bangladesh has been assigned to Group D for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024, which will take place in the West Indies from June 2 to June 29. They are part of an exclusive group that includes the Netherlands, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and South Africa. With their new skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto at the helm, the Bangladesh side is poised to showcase their determination and provide formidable competition to the other teams in their group.
It is possible that veteran Shakib Al Hasan may make a comeback to the squad for the upcoming marquee T20I event. Supporters of the Bangladesh team have high expectations from Shanto and his teammates. Ahead of the upcoming tournament, let’s discuss the potential 15-member squad for Bangladesh.
Presenting Bangladesh’s potential 15-member squad for the highly anticipated T20 World Cup 2024:
Najmul Hossain Shanto
Najmul Hossain Shanto has been chosen to lead the Bangla team in the upcoming T20I World Cup in the Caribbean islands. He has the important task of guiding the team and delivering successful outcomes to their loyal supporters. He emerged as the top scorer for Bangladesh in the recent T20 World Cup edition held in Australia.
In just five games, he managed to score an impressive 180 runs at a remarkable strike rate of 114.64, including two well-deserved fifties. The left-handed batter will strive to showcase his exceptional leadership skills and impressive batting abilities to contribute significantly to Bangladesh’s success in the upcoming tournament.
2. Litton Das
Litton Das has the responsibility of opening the innings for the team and providing strong starts. In his illustrious nine-year international career, the right-handed batter has had the privilege of participating in two T20 World Cup editions. In both editions of the T20I event, his performance with the bat lacked the desired impact.
Now, he must showcase his utmost talent as a seasoned player on the team and assist his teammates in making a significant impression in the competition. Das has an impressive record as the third-highest run-scorer for Bangladesh in cricket’s shortest format. He has accumulated 1754 runs in 77 games, showcasing his exceptional skills with a strike rate of 129.62.
Soumya Sarkar
Soumya Sarkar has made appearances for Bangladesh in the past three T20I World Cups. Throughout all three installments of the prestigious event, he faced challenges in achieving high scores. However, in the upcoming T20I World Cup, he will need to demonstrate his batting prowess at the top order to establish his worth.
4. Shakib Al Hasan
It’s been almost a year since Bangladesh fans last saw Shakib Al Hasan in the T20I format, but they may soon have the pleasure of witnessing his return. The seasoned player brings a wealth of expertise in the shortest format of the game and is committed to delivering his utmost for the team, excelling in both batting and bowling.
With an impressive record of 742 runs and 47 wickets in 36 contests, the 37-year-old has proven to be a standout player for his team in the T20I World Cups. He will be expected to establish a high standard for his junior colleagues through his exceptional performance.
Mahmudullah is set to make his final appearance in the T20 World Cups with the upcoming competition in the Caribbean islands. He is one of the most experienced members of the Bangladesh cricket team, alongside Shakib. The team will rely heavily on the star all-rounder to make a significant impact in the upcoming edition of the T20I World Cup.
When it comes to the T20I World Cups, this experienced all-rounder has managed to score an impressive 363 runs in 26 innings out of 30 matches, with a strike rate of 110.63. The 38-year-old is determined to create an unforgettable impression in his final T20I World Cup through his exceptional performance.
6. Mahedi Hasan
Mahedi Hasan could potentially enhance the team with his versatile abilities. The 29-year-old was not included in Bangladesh’s 2022 T20 World Cup squad. However, this time there is a chance for him to be selected and be a part of the 15-member side for the Bangla team. He has participated in 44 matches and achieved 317 runs in 32 innings. He has an impressive record with the ball, taking 35 wickets in just 42 innings with an economical economy rate of 6.61.
7. Mustafizur Rahman
Mustafizur Rahman is set to lead Bangladesh’s pace attack in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024. The Bangla team management will have high expectations for the 28-year-old to make the most of his extensive experience and create havoc for opponents with the ball. Throughout his impressive nine-year T20I career, he has amassed an impressive tally of 107 wickets in 91 games, showcasing his exceptional skill and consistency. With an economy rate of 7.62, he has proven to be a formidable force on the field.
Taskin Ahmed
Taskin aims to provide efficient assistance to Rahman in the upcoming competition. Ahmed emerged as the leading wicket-taker in the previous T20 World Cup held in Australia, claiming an impressive eight wickets in five matches with an exceptional economy rate of 7.27. For the upcoming competition, his team will have high expectations for his performance with the ball.
9. Shoriful Islam
Shoriful Islam is poised to lend his support to his senior colleagues Rahman and Ahmed, bolstering Bangladesh’s fast-bowling unit for the upcoming tournament. The 22-year-old has participated in 37 T20Is and has taken 42 wickets with an economy rate of 8.20. During his team’s recent T20I series against Sri Lanka, he impressively took two wickets in three matches with an economical economy rate of 7.91.
Taijul Islam
Taijul Islam has the potential to enhance Bangladesh’s spin-bowling unit. The left-arm spinner will aim to maintain a high level of control with the ball and present a formidable challenge to the batters. The 32-year-old has participated in two T20Is, where he managed to secure one wicket with an economy rate of 8.28.
Anamul Haque
Anamul Haque could potentially join the Bangladesh team as a reserve wicket-keeper batsman for the tournament. The 31-year-old has participated in 20 T20Is since making his debut for Bangladesh in December 2012. He has achieved an impressive total of 445 runs, showcasing his exceptional batting skills with a strike rate of 112.65. Additionally, he has also scored a well-deserved fifty.
Towhid Hridoy
Towhid Hridoy has displayed a commendable performance in the fast-paced world of cricket’s shortest format. He has an impressive record in 14 T20Is, with 231 runs scored in 12 matches. His strike rate of 126.92 and average of 23.10 showcase his skill and consistency. He has been entrusted with the responsibility of strengthening the team’s performance by batting in the top order.
13. Rishad Hossain
Rishad Hossain, the leg-break bowler, has showcased his exceptional skills with the ball in recent times. Recognizing his exceptional skills, the Bangla team management can confidently place their trust in him for the upcoming T20I competition. The 21-year-old has achieved an impressive record of six wickets in eight innings across nine matches, with a remarkable economy rate of 7.28.
14. Jaker Ali
Jaker Ali displayed an air of elegance with his bat during his team’s T20I series against Sri Lanka. The 26-year-old participated in three matches and scored an impressive 74 runs with a strike rate of 112.12 and an average of 37.00. In the opening T20I match, he delivered an impressive performance, scoring 68 runs off just 34 balls in a crucial moment, while chasing a formidable target of 207 for his team.
Mohammad Naim
Mohammad Naim’s performance in T20Is has not been impressive. Despite his underwhelming numbers, the Bangla team management may still consider selecting him, given his experience playing a significant number of T20Is for Bangladesh. He has appeared in 35 T20Is and has accumulated 815 runs with an impressive strike rate of 103.42.
