ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Bangladesh squad for CT announced, Shakib Al Hasan kicked out

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Sunday, January 12, announced the 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Najmul Hossain Shanto will lead Bangladesh in the upcoming prestigious tournament, starting on February 19, 2025.

Ace Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan was overlooked for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025, as the Tigers have decided to go with the young blood. Notably, former skipper Tamim Iqbal is not part of the squad as he has retired from international cricket.

However, Mahmudullah Riyad, Mushfiqur Rahim, Taskin Ahmed, and Mustafizur Rahman have made the cut to the 15-member squad led by Najmul Hossain Shanto. Najmul Hossain Shanto will anchor Bangladesh’s batting lineup in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Najmul Hossain Shanto to captain Bangladesh in ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das and Tamim Iqbal left out

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Alongside Shanto, Bangladesh’s 15-member Champions Trophy squad boasts a mix of experienced players and fresh talent that would aim for a big tournament. Soumya Sarkar, known for his left-handed batting and medium-fast bowling, adds depth, while Tanzid Hasan, a left-handed batter, brings flair to the top order.

Towhid Hridoy, with his powerful six-hitting and handy off-spin, will be a crucial asset for the Tigers in the tournament. Meanwhile, Bangladesh’s seasoned players like wicketkeeper-batter Mushfiqur Rahim and all-rounder Mahmudullah provide stability, while the young wicketkeeper-batter Jaker Ali Anik, with only five ODIs to his name, is set to show his potential to the world on the grand stage.

Young and dynamic all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz is set to impress with his explosive batting and leg-spin in the upcoming eight-nation tournament. Seasoned pacers Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman will be supported by the young guns Nahid Rana and Tanzim Hasan Shakib.

Left-arm spinner Nasum Ahmed completed a well-rounded squad along with the left-handed batter and wicketkeeper Parvez Hossain Emon, who is yet to make his ODI debut. Notably, apart from Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das was also omitted from the Champions Trophy squad.

Bangladesh set to face India in their Champions Trophy 2025 opener

The Bangladesh cricket team has been placed in Group A alongside India, Pakistan, and New Zealand in the tournament. They will kick off their CT 2025 campaign against India, the runner-up from the last edition, in Dubai on February 20.

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In the last edition of the tournament, Bangladesh reached the semi-finals, marking their best-ever performance in the competition's history. After their opening match, the Tigers will travel to Rawalpindi for their second group-stage match in the Champions Trophy 2025 against New Zealand on February 24.

Their final group match will also be held in Rawalpindi on February 27, where they will face the hosts, Pakistan. The eight teams vying for the prestigious white winners’ jackets in the Champions Trophy are the top eight sides from the ODI World Cup 2023. The Group A teams are Australia, England, South Africa, and Afghanistan.

The Bangladesh team’s last ODI assignment was against the West Indies in December 2024, where they were whitewashed by the Caribbean side, while the Tigers have clean swept the T20I series.

Here's Bangladesh squad for Champions Trophy 2025:

Najmul Hossain Shanto (C), Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah Riyad, Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Parvez Hossain Emon, Nasum Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Shakib, Nahid Rana.