Bangladesh Name T20 World Cup 2026 Squad: Mustafizur Rahman Included Under Litton Das’ Captaincy
Bangladesh name Litton Das captain for 2026 T20 World Cup squad, with Mustafizur included amid venue uncertainty.
Bangladesh have announced a 15-member squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8.
Wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das will lead the side, marking a big responsibility for him in a global event. Bangladesh are banking on a mix of experience and young energy as they chase their first-ever semifinal spot.
Litton will get key batting support from openers Tanzid Hasan and Parvez Hossain Emon, both known for quick starts. The middle order features Tawhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain and Saif Hassan, players expected to steady the innings if early wickets fall.
The bowling attack is led by senior pacers Mustafizur Rahman and Taskin Ahmed, who remain Bangladesh’s main wicket-taking options. The spin department includes Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed and Rishad Hossain, giving the team variety on slower surfaces.
Bangladesh are placed in Group C alongside England, West Indies, Nepal and Italy. The top two teams from the group will move into the Super Eights, which begin on February 21.
If they make it through, the top four sides from the Super Eights will qualify for the knockouts. The semifinals will be played in Kolkata and Colombo, while Mumbai will also host a semifinal. The final is scheduled for March 8 in Ahmedabad or Colombo.
Bangladesh have featured in every T20 World Cup so far but have never reached the semifinals. They begin their campaign against West Indies on the opening day of the tournament, February 7.
The squad announcement comes amid off-field tension as well. After the BCCI asked for Mustafizur’s release from the IPL, the Bangladesh Cricket Board requested that Bangladesh’s World Cup matches be shifted to Sri Lanka. The International Cricket Council has not yet responded to the request.
Bangladesh squad: Litton Kumar Das (C), Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Saif Hassan, Tawhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Nurul Hasan Sohan, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Shaif Uddin, Shoriful Islam.
