Asia Cup 2018: 15-Member Probable Bangladesh Squad

Bangladesh, who is yet to put their hands on the coveted Asia Cup trophy, and will be keen to lift it this time starting from September 15 at the UAE. In a bid to win their first trophy, the selectors are likely to name a strong squad.

Meanwhile, Bangladesh will start their campaign on the first day against Sri Lanka September 15 at Dubai. Bangladesh is coming from the back of a good series against Windies and will look to carry the winning momentum.

So far, there have been 13 Asia Cup tournaments starting from 1984. India won the first Asia Cup title beating Sri Lanka and since then went on to win another five. On the other hand, Sri Lanka had won five while Pakistan had managed to win only twice.squad for Asia Cup 2018.

Bangladesh have some talented youngsters back the experience of Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim. The cricketers will look to put up a spirited effort in the upcoming tournament at UAE.

Here is 15-man probable Bangladesh squad for Asia Cup 2018

SHAKIB AL HASAN(c)

Shakib Al Hasan will have to lead the side from the front if Bangladesh wants to give themselves an opportunity to win the tournament. However, there are certain speculations over his participation in the Asia Cup.

Recently, he led the side to the T20I series win against Windies and will hope to carry that form.

MOMINUL HAQUE

The left-handed opener has substantial experience behind his back and will look to make full use of it. Mominul has last played an ODI in 2015 and will be keen to make an immediate impact.

Mominul Haque will have the pressure of filling in the big shoes of Tamim Iqbal.

SOUMYA SARKAR

Soumya Sarkar is a utility cricketer who can contribute with both bat and ball. The top-order batsman can provide his team with quickfire starts and also can chip in with useful wickets.

Bangladesh will want him in his superlative form in the upcoming tournament in UAE.

LITON DAS

The swashbuckling emerged into the international circuit as a wicket-keeper batsman. However, now, he has now grown into a sole batsman in the limited formats of the game.

Liton Das has shown good form in the recently concluded series against Windies and will hope to continue it.

MUSHFIQUR RAHIM (wk)

Mushfique Rahim is one of the experienced campaigners on that side and he needs to play accordingly. Rahim, a genuine match-winner can pace his innings according to the match situation.

He will look to continue doing his job for his side, he has been doing for so long.

SABBIR RAHMAN

Sabbir Rahman has been among the news for quite some time now, however, for wrong reasons. He needs to make his bat doing the talking and prove his selection in the side.

Meanwhile, he has a lot of potentials and can clear any grounds with ease.

MAHMUDULLAH

Mahmuddullah is one such cricketer Bangladesh will bank on against the heavyweight teams. He has the capability of contributing with both bat and ball and is an exciting fielder.

The veteran will look to be in his superlative best in the Asia Cup next month.

MOSADDEK HOSSAIN

The young Mosaddek Hossain is a handy customer who can contribute with both bat and ball. Relatively a newcomer, Mosaddek has already impressed with his all-round abilities.

Meanwhile, it will be a huge opportunity for him to showcase his talents against the biggies of world cricket.

MEHIDY HASAN

Mehidy Hasan has impressed everybody with his variations in this short international career. He will be pivotal for Bangladesh in the Asia Cup, which is likely to be a battle among quality spinners.

Furthermore, Mehidy can also chip in with useful contributions with the bat at the lower end of the order.

NAZMUL ISLAM

The left-arm orthodox spinner is yet to make his ODI debut but has a substantial experience in T20I cricket. However, he can be useful in those spinning conditions at UAE.

The 27-year-old cricketer will look to make most of the opportunity if he gets one.

RUBEL HOSSAIN

Rubel Hossain will be a key component in that Bangladesh squad with all his experience behind his back. The right-arm spinner can be dangerous on his day and Bangladesh will hope his hits the right track in the UAE.

MUSTAFIZUR RAHMAN

Mustafizur Rahman will have to lead the Bangladesh attack against some potent batsmen from India, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan. The left-arm pacer has already shown signs how dangerous he can be on his day.

The young cricketer will want to remain fit and give 100 percent in the Asia Cup 2018.

ABU HIDER RONY

The 22-year-old Abu Hider Rony is yet to make his debut in the ODI cricket. However, the left-arm fast bowler can generate some good pace and will look to make a mark if he gets an opportunity.

Moreover, Rony can also contribute with the bat.

ABU JAYED

Despite making his T20I and Test debut, Abu Jayed is yet to make his presence felt in the ODIs. The right-arm pacer can swing the new ball and can be detrimental to Bangchancess chances with the new ball.

ARIFUL HAQUE

Ariful Haque is a clean hitter of the cricket ball and boasts a load of experience in the domestic cricket. This will be a huge opportunity for him who is yet to make it big in the international arena.