3 Players From Bangladesh Who Can Be X-Factor In Asia Cup 2025

Bangladesh have announced 16-member squad for Asia Cup (Source: @ICC/X.com)

Bangladesh have announced their squad for the Asia Cup 2025, and it is a squad which shows the Bangla Tigers' commitment to a new and aggressive brand of cricket.

They have plenty of young and flamboyant cricketers in their line-up, and all of them have the ability to change the game on their day. These X-Factor players would be crucial for Bangladesh if they want to lift their maiden Asia Cup title. So, in this article, we will look at three of those players with x-factor.

5. Parvez Hossain Emon

The 23-year-old left-handed batter has been an important part of Bangladesh's new approach in the shortest format. The team management has backed him despite early failures, and the batter eventually displayed his class with a breathtaking century against the UAE.

Parvez Hossain Emon In T20Is

Since then, he played a couple of quality knocks against Pakistan too, and if he gets going in the Asia Cup, he could power Bangladesh to some big scores. Also, he is one of the few players from Bangladesh who is a natural six-hitter, and has 25 sixes in 17 T20Is. Thus, he could be a point of difference in the upcoming Asia Cup for Bangladesh.

2. Rishad Hossain

Rishad Hossain has emerged as a genuine wicket-taker for Bangladesh in the last couple of years. He is a leggie and is an aggressive option for the captain, Litton Das, who can pick wickets in clusters when he is on song.

Rishad Hossain In T20Is

The conditions in the UAE could also help his style of bowling, and he could make a difference with wickets in the middle overs. Also, Rishad can use the long handle to good effect and thus could provide that x-factor that Bangladesh would need in the Asia Cup.

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3. Shamim Hossain

Shamim Hossain is the designated finisher of the Bangladesh side and has shown flashes of brilliance in his brief T20I career so far. Recently, against Sri Lanka, he played a stunning knock of 48 from 27 balls on a difficult pitch. Bangladesh would be hoping that he delivers more such knocks in the Asia Cup, and it could make a big difference to their campaign.

Shamim Hossain In BPL

In the last BPL season, Shamim scored runs at a strike-rate of close to 160, and it is just the kind of striking Bangladesh need in the Asia Cup against some strong teams. He is also a handy bowler, making him a valuable asset for Bangladesh who can change the complexion of the game with his skills.

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