DHAKA (Kashmir English): The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced a 16-member squad for the forthcoming Asia Cup scheduled to be started from September 9 (Tuesday).
According to details, Bangladesh would start their Asia Cup campaign on a high after beating Pakistan 2-1 in their home series. It is important to note that Bangladesh wicketkeeper batter Qazi Nurul Hasan has been included into the squad after almost three years.
Bangladesh have picked up six all-rounders for the event. Saif Hassan, Shamim Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Shaif Uddin would be the part of Bangladesh squad.
Furthermore, the Tigers picked up four frontline bowlers. Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, and Shoriful Islam would be part of Bangladesh in the upcoming multinational tournament.
Interestingly, Bangladesh have selected four wicketkeepers in their squad. Litton Das, Jaker Ali, Nurul Hsan Sohan, and Parvez Hossain Emon would be part of the squad.
Bangladesh will play their opening match of the Asia Cup against Hong Kong on September 11 at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
Bangladesh Asia Cup squad
Tanzid Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Litton Das, Jaker Ali, Nurul Hasan Sohan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Saif Hassan, Shamim Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Shaif Uddin, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed and Shoriful Islam
