Bangladesh Announced It’s Squad For Champions Trophy

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The Bangladesh Cricket Board has finalized the team squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which commences next month. The player most missing in the team lineup is star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, whose name has not been included as he is barred from playing as his bowling action is under suspension. Additionally, Bangladesh has appointed Nazmul Hossain Shanto as their new captain for the coveted tournament. In addition to Shanto, players like Mahmudullah and Mushfiqur Rahim, who have immense experience in their game, have also found their places in the team.

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Shakib Al Hasan’s Setback

The biggest shock in Bangladesh’s Champions Trophy squad announcement is that Bangladesh skipped over former captain Shakib Al Hasan. Shakib is one of the most playing members of Bangladesh cricket and, aside from being one of the best all-rounders in world cricket, has been banned from bowling on account of an issue with his bowling action. This suspension had followed the failure of his bowling action test; he had sat for it twice and failed.

Shakib’s bowling action was reported earlier in December 2024, and he was suspended from bowling in both domestic and international cricket. He had undergone an assessment of his action at Loughborough University in the UK, which is an ICC-accredited testing center, but the results were not in his favor. Shakib was revalued at the Sri Ramachandra Center for Sports Science in Chennai the following month, but the results were the same, and he continued to be suspended.

This is a setback as Shakib, who had retired from Test and T20 international cricket, will not be in the Champions Trophy squad of Bangladesh, despite having been a big contributor to the team in all formats of the game.

Captaincy Change: Nazmul Hossain Shanto to Lead Bangladesh

With Shakib Al Hasan out of the picture, Bangladesh has turned to young and talented batter Nazmul Hossain Shanto to lead the side in the Champions Trophy. Shanto’s appointment comes as a significant step in his career, and he will now have the responsibility of leading the team against some of the best cricketing nations in the world.

Shanto has shown promise as a reliable top-order batsman and is expected to guide the team with a balanced approach. His leadership will be closely watched, especially as Bangladesh aims to make a mark in the tournament, starting with a challenging match against India on February 20 in Dubai.

Experienced Players Remain in the Squad

However, the absence of Shakib does not mean that the team Bangladesh has put forward is yet inexperienced and less crucial. In the middle-order of Bangladesh, Mahmudullah and Mushfiqur Rahim have been regular faces for a long time. This experience will be extremely important, especially in handling high-pressure situations of the Champions Trophy.

Along with them, a number of other seasoned players such as Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan, and Taskin Ahmed have made it to the squad. These players, along with Shanto, are expected to form the backbone of Bangladesh’s campaign in the upcoming tournament.

Squad Details and Team Composition:

The full squad for Bangladesh’s ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign includes:

– Nazmul Hossain Shanto (Captain)
– Soumya Sarkar
– Tanzid Hasan
– Tauhid Hridoy
– Mushfiqur Rahim
– Md Mahmudullah
– Zaker Ali Anik
– Mehdi Hasan Miraz
– Rishad Hossain
– Taskin Ahmed
– Mustafizur Rahman
– Parvez Hossain Emon
– Nasum Ahmed
– Tanzim Hasan Sakib
– Nahid Rana

With a good combination of veterans and new faces, Bangladesh will be eyeing a strong performance in the Champions Trophy.

Bangladesh vs India in the Opening Match

Bangladesh will be facing one of the favorites for the tournament when they begin their Champions Trophy campaign against India on February 20, 2025. It will be played in Dubai, and the crowd should expect an action-packed encounter. Without Shakib Al Hasan, who is a key player, the team will have to look for other ways to challenge their opponents, but with Shanto, Mahmudullah, and Rahim, they are going to have an edge.

The Bangladesh squad announced for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 comes with a few surprises, the first being the exclusion of Shakib Al Hasan due to his bowling action suspension. However, the team has a pretty strong-looking side on paper with Nazmul Hossain Shanto as their skipper. Bangladesh is preparing to face some of the world’s best cricket teams, and it will be interesting to see what they have in store without one of their biggest all-rounder players. The campaign will be a mix of experienced campaigners and fresh talent in the squad that will look to make a big difference in the World Cup.

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