Bangladesh Announce 25-Man Preliminary Squad for Netherlands Series and Asia Cup 2025

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has named a 25-member preliminary squad ahead of the upcoming T20I series against the Netherlands and the 2025 Asia Cup. The squad features a mix of experienced campaigners and rising talents, with Litton Kumar Das set to lead the side.

A fitness camp will begin on August 6 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur. Skill training is scheduled to commence from August 15, and the camp will shift to Sylhet on August 20. The final squad for both the Netherlands series and the Asia Cup will be picked from this group based on performance and fitness during the camp.

🇧🇩 Bangladesh Preliminary Squad (25 Members):

Litton Kumar Das (Captain)

Tanzid Hasan Tamim

Mohammad Naim Sheikh (currently with Bangladesh ‘A’)

Soumya Sarkar

Parvez Hossain Emon

Towhid Hridoy

Zakir Ali Anik

Mehidy Hasan Miraz

Shamim Hossain

Najmul Hossain Shanto

Rishad Hossain

Sheikh Mehedi Hasan

Tanvir Islam

Nasum Ahmed

Hasan Mahmud (currently with Bangladesh ‘A’)

Taskin Ahmed

Tanzim Hasan Sakib

Mohammad Saifuddin

Nahid Rana

Mustafizur Rahman

Shoriful Islam

Khaled Ahmed

Kazi Nurul Hasan Sohan (currently with Bangladesh ‘A’)

Mahidul Islam Ankon (currently with Bangladesh ‘A’)

Mohammad Saif Hassan (currently with Bangladesh ‘A’)

🔍 Key Notes:

The squad will serve as the pool for both the Netherlands T20I series and the Asia Cup 2025.

Players from the ongoing Bangladesh ‘A’ tour of Australia have also been included, reflecting the selectors' long-term planning.

The BCB has confirmed that final selection will depend on performance and fitness assessments during the camp.

The Netherlands series and the Asia Cup are seen as vital preparation steps ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.