Expected Bangladesh Squad for ICC T20 World Cup 2026

As the excitement are very high for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, cricket fans in Bangladesh are eagerly looking forward to how the Tigers will perform on the biggest stage.

With a mix of experienced campaigners and young talents, Bangladeshi aims to make a strong statement in the tournament. If we look at the Bangladesh T20 world cup performance then they are ups and downs.

Expected Bangladesh Squad – T20 World Cup 2026

RolePlayerNotes
Captain / All-RounderShakib Al HasanVeteran leader, experience vital for balance.
Vice-Captain / BatterLitton DasTop-order anchor, aggressive stroke play.
OpenerSoumya SarkarPower-hitter, provides left-hand option up front.
Opener / BatterTanzid Hasan TamimYoung opener showing consistency.
Middle Order BatterTowhid HridoyKey middle-order player, improving finisher.
Middle Order BatterNajmul Hossain ShantoTechnically sound, potential captaincy backup.
Wicketkeeper-BatterJaker Ali Anik / Mushfiqur RahimJaker offers T20 intent; Mushfiqur adds experience if retained.
All-RounderMehidy Hasan MirazHandy with bat, economical off-spinner.
All-RounderAfif HossainFlexible lower-order batter and part-time bowler.
Pace BowlerTaskin AhmedSpeed leader, key in powerplay and death overs.
Pace BowlerMustafizur RahmanExperienced left-armer, variations expert.
Pace BowlerShoriful IslamYoung left-arm pacer with swing and control.
Pace BowlerTanzim Hasan SakibPromising youngster, good with the new ball.
SpinnerRishad HossainLeg-spinner providing attacking option.
Spinner / All-RounderNasum Ahmed / Mahedi HasanMatch-up dependent; both offer spin variety.

🏏 Backup / Reserves

  • Mohammad Naim – Backup opener.
  • Nurul Hasan Sohan – Backup wicketkeeper.
  • Hasan Mahmud – Extra pace bowler.
  • Mahmudullah Riyad – If retained, could add experience and stability.

🔍 Key Strengths

  • Experienced core (Shakib, Litton, Mustafizur).
  • Emerging young talents like Hridoy, Tanzid, and Rishad.
  • Spin depth suitable for slow pitches.

⚠️ Challenges

  • Finishing power in death overs.
  • Consistency in powerplay batting.