Bangladesh Cricket Board has announced the Squad for the 2023 Asia Cup in Pakistan & Sri Lanka. Who are the players in the Bangladesh squad for Asia Cup 2023? Who is the captain of Bangladesh in Asia Cup 2023? Find all these answers right here. BD Cricket Team Schedule 2023 (Next Match Date, Time).
Bangladesh Squad for Asia Cup 2023
Bangladesh will take part in the 2023 Asia Cup and will be heading to Lanka & Pakistan with a view to winning the competition. The Tigers do have a balanced squad and are a formidable side in the ODIs. They will play Sri Lanka and Afghanistan in their Group B fixtures.
Bangladesh Squad for Asia Cup
The selectors have revealed a 17-man squad for this competition. This squad will be shortened to a 15-man list for the ICC CWC 2023 with external options available as well.
Who is the captain of Bangladesh in Asia Cup 2023?
Shakib Al Hasan regained the ODI captaincy after a long spell and will be captaining the Tigers in the ODIs for the first time since 2017. The star all-rounder will carry on the armband at the Asia Cup as well as the Cricket World Cup.
Who are the players in the Bangladesh squad for Asia Cup 2023?
Tamim Iqbal isn’t part of the squad. He might play the ICC CWC. Mahmudullah Riyad has been left out of the squad. Take a look at the complete BD Squad for Asia Cup 2023.
Bangladesh Squad for Asia Cup 2023 Players List
| Player Name | Role | Batting & Bowling Type |
| Shakib Al Hasan | All-Rounder, Captain | Left Handed Batter, Left Arm Orthodox |
| Litton Das | Wicket-Keeper Batsman | Right Handed Batter, Gloveman |
| Tanzid Tamim | Opening Batsman | Left Handed Batter |
| Najmul Hossain Shanto | Batsman | Left Handed Batter, Right Arm Off Break |
| Towhid Hridoy | Batsman | Right Handed Batter |
| Mushfiqur Rahim | Wicket-Keeper Batsman | Right Handed Batter, Gloveman |
| Mehidy Hasan Miraz | All-Rounder | Right Handed Batter, Right Arm Off Break |
| Taskin Ahmed | Fast Bowler | Right Arm Fast Medium, Left Handed Batter |
| Mustafizur Rahman | Fast Bowler | Left Arm Fast Medium, Left Handed Batter |
| Hasan Mahmud | Fast Bowler | Right Arm Medium, Right Handed Batter |
| Sheikh Mahedi | Spin Bowler | Right Arm Off Break, Right Handed Batter |
| Nasum Ahmed | Spin Bowler | Left Arm Orthodox, Left Handed Batter |
| Shamim Hossain | Batsman | Left Handed Batter |
| Afif Hossain | Batsman | Left Handed Batter, Right Arm Off Break |
| Shoriful Islam | Fast Bowler | Left Arm Fast Medium, Left Handed Batter |
| Ebadot Hossain | Fast Bowler | Right Arm Fast Medium, Right Handed Batter |
| Mohammad Naim | Opening Batsman | Left Handed Batter |
BD Squad for Asia Cup
Shakib Al Hasan (c), Litton Das, Tanzid Tamim, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud, Mohammad Naim, Sheikh Mahedi, Nasum Ahmed, Shamim Hossain, Afif Hossain, Shoriful Islam, Ebadot Hossain.
Here are the 3 Standby Options for the competition outside the above-mentioned 17 names.
- Taijul Islam
- Saif Hasan
- Tanzim Hasan Sakib.
Possible options to be added to the World Cup Squad:
- Tamim Iqbal
Overlooked Player:
- Mahmudullah Riyad
Bangladesh Squad for Asia Cup 2023 Team List
Possible BD Cricket Team Starting 11 Lineup for Asia Cup 2023.
| Player Name | Position |
| Litton Das | In At 01 |
| Tanzid Tamim (or Naim Sheikh) | In At 02 |
| Najmul Hossain Shanto | In At 03 |
| Shakib Al Hasan | In At 04 |
| Towhid Hridoy | In At 05 |
| Mushfiqur Rahim | In At 06 |
| Mehidy Hasan Miraz | In At 07 |
| Nasum Ahmed (or Shaik Mahedi or Afif Hossain) | In At 08 |
| Taskin Ahmed | In At 09 |
| Hasan Mahmud | In At 10 |
| Mustafizur Rahman | In At 11 |
- In matches where an extra batter is played, Miraz might bat at 08 and where and additional spinner is selected, Miraz will bat upper at 07.
Who is the opening batsman for Bangladesh 2023?
For Asia Cup,
- Litton Das
- Tanzid Tamim or Naim Sheikh
For World Cup,
Tamim may replace the youngsters mentioned in the 2nd place. Asia Cup 2023 Schedule, Fixtures, Time Table BD, Date, Venue.
