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Bangladesh announce squad for AFG T20Is; Litton Das ruled out, Jaker Ali to lead

Debashis Sarangi

Litton Das has been replaced by Jaker as captain for AFG T20Is [Source: AFP]Litton Das has been replaced by Jaker as captain for AFG T20Is [Source: AFP]

In a significant development, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has unveiled a formidable 16-member squad for the upcoming T20I series against Afghanistan. Regular skipper Litton Das has been ruled out due to injury, with Jaker Ali replacing him as the captain. 

Litton out, Soumya Sarkar back in Bangladesh T20I squad

On Sunday evening, the BCB announced Bangladesh's squad for the T20I series against Afghanistan in the UAE. Litton Das has been sidelined from the tour due to a back injury, while experienced batter Soumya Sarkar has made his way back into the side. 

In Litton's absence, wicketkeeper-batter Jaker Ali will captain Bangladesh against Afghanistan. Interestingly, Jaker Ali also led the Tigers in the Asia Cup matches against Pakistan and India. 

Bangladesh retain core players from Asia Cup

Apart from replacing Litton with Soumya Sarkar, Bangladesh have kept their Asia Cup core intact for the Afghanistan T20I series. While Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Saif Hassan and Towhid Hridoy will spearhead Bangladesh's batting, the likes of Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin, Tanzim and Mustafizur will lead the bowling attack. 

Nurul Hasan has been picked as the other wicketkeeper alongside stand-in captain Jaker Ali. Meanwhile, Shamim Hossain and Mahedi Hasan will play as the all-rounders. 

Bangladesh's squad for T20I series vs Afghanistan

Jaker Ali Anik (C), Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Saif Hassan, Tawhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Nurul Hasan Sohan, Rishad Hossain, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Md Shaif Uddin, Soumya Sarkar

Led by Jaker, Bangladesh will cross swords against Afghanistan in three T20I matches in the UAE. The inaugural match of the series will be played on October 2 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.