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Bangladesh squad announced for Hong Kong Sixes; U19 World Cup winning captain to lead

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Hong Kong Sixes Trophy [Source: X/@HongKongSixes]Hong Kong Sixes Trophy [Source: X/@HongKongSixes]

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced the squad for the upcoming Hong Kong Sixes 2025. Bangladesh, after their impressive performance last year will be aiming for the title this time under a vibrant and young captain Akbar Ali.

Akbar Ali to lead Bangladesh in Hong Kong Sixes

Bangladesh reached the semi-finals of Hong Kong Sixes last year but lost to Sri Lanka in a close contest. This year, with a bigger aim, the BCB announced a balanced squad for the tournament scheduled to be played from November 7 to 9 at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground in Hong Kong.

The team will be led by Akbar Ali who captained Bangladesh in the ICC U19 World Cup 2010 triumph, the nation’s only major ICC title. Akbar who became famous for his calm temperament is expected to be crucial for Bangladesh’s Hong Kong Sixes 2025 campaign. In the fast-paced six-over format the blend of experience and youthfulness is required to lead the team, and Akbar Ali is known to be an effective captain already.

BCB announce a balanced squad

Bangladesh squad has experienced bowling all-rounder Abu Hider Rony who proved his mettle as an all-rounder last year. On the other hand, the 20-year-old Jishan Alam also retains his place after outstanding performance in the 2024 edition. Jishan Alam emerged as one of the top performers for Bangladesh last year after scoring 152 runs at an average of 76 and claiming six wickets. The squad also features the right-arm pacer Mohammad Saifuddin, who was part of last year’s campaign too, picking up three wickets in four games.

Bangladesh sqaud for Hong Kong Sixes 2025 [Source: X/@HongKongSixes]Bangladesh sqaud for Hong Kong Sixes 2025 [Source: X/@HongKongSixes]

Mosaddek Hossain Saikat is expected to bring his experience of playing for Bangladesh in 80 international matches across all formats. The promising youngsters Rakibul Hasan and Tofael Ahmed Rayhan have been also included to the squad. Rakibul has played three T20Is whereas Tofael is coming off impressive showings in domestic cricket.

With a blend of experience and youth, Bangladesh will be aiming for their maiden Hong Kong sixes title this year.