The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced the 16-member squad for the Asia Cup 2025 on Friday, August 22, 2025. Several significant changes have been made to the team. Liton Das has been appointed as the captain, while Nurul Hasan and Saif Hassan have returned to the national team.
Sports News: The Bangladesh Cricket Board announced the 16-member squad for the Asia Cup 2025 on Friday, August 22. Wicketkeeper-batsman Nurul Hasan has been included in the team, having last played a T20 International match three years ago. The most surprising aspect of this announcement was the exclusion of former captain Najmul Hasan Shanto from the squad.
In addition to Nurul Hasan, Saif Hassan is also returning to the national T20 team after a gap of one and a half years. Saif last played for Bangladesh in the 2023 Asian Games, after which he was dropped from the team. Nurul has recently performed well in domestic cricket, and it is on the strength of this that he has attracted the attention of the selection committee.
Nurul Hasan and Saif Hassan Return to the Team
The biggest news in the team is the return of wicketkeeper-batsman Nurul Hasan after three years. Nurul last represented Bangladesh in the ICC T20 World Cup in Australia in November 2022. Selectors have given him a place in the team after his impressive performance in domestic cricket. In addition, Saif Hassan has also returned to the national T20 team after a gap of one and a half years. Saif last played for Bangladesh in the 2023 Asian Games, after which he remained out of the team.
The return of Nurul and Saif is expected to strengthen Bangladesh's middle order and batting lineup. The selection committee included them in the team keeping in mind their recent performances in the Bangladesh A team.
Former Captain Shanto Out of the Team
Former T20 captain Najmul Hasan Shanto has not been included in the team this time. Interestingly, he has not even been included in the standby list. Shanto's absence provides opportunities for new players in the team. The team management believes that a balance of young and experienced players can bring success to Bangladesh in the Asia Cup.
Mehdi Hasan Miraz, who was part of the previous T20 team, has not been included in the main team this time. He has been placed in the reserve list. In addition, Soumya Sarkar, Tanvir Islam, and Hasan Mahmud have been selected as standby players. These players can be included in the team if needed.
Bangladesh Team
Liton Das (Captain), Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Saif Hassan, Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali Anik, Shamim Hossain, Kazi Nurul Hasan Sohan, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Saifuddin
Standby: Soumya Sarkar, Mehdi Hasan Miraz, Tanvir Islam, Hasan Mahmud
