Sohan to Lead Bangladesh 'A' Squad for Australia’s Top End T20 Series

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced a 15-member Bangladesh 'A' squad for the upcoming Top End T20 Series to be held in Darwin, Australia. Veteran wicketkeeper-batter Kazi Nurul Hasan Sohan will lead the side, which is set to depart from Dhaka on the evening of August 7.

Following their debut participation in 2024, Bangladesh returns to this competitive eight-team tournament featuring squads like Pakistan ‘A’, Nepal, Perth Scorchers, Melbourne Stars, Adelaide Strikers, and Northern Territory Strike, among others.

The squad features a blend of promising youngsters and experienced players, many of whom are on the fringes of the national team. Mohammad Naim Sheikh returns to the top order, while the middle-order boasts Afif Hossain Dhrubo, Yasir Ali Chowdhury, and Mahidul Islam Ankon. Several standout performers from the U19 World Cup have also been included. The bowling attack includes pacers Hasan Mahmud, Ripon Mondol, Mushfik Hasan, and left-arm spinner Rakibul Hasan.

🇧🇩 Bangladesh 'A' Squad for Australia Tour:
Kazi Nurul Hasan Sohan (Captain)

Mohammad Saif Hassan

Mohammad Naim Sheikh

Jishan Alam

Mahidul Islam Bhuiyan Ankon

Yasir Ali Chowdhury

Afif Hossain Dhrubo

Tofael Ahmed

Mohammad Mrittunjoy Chowdhury

Rakibul Hasan

Mahfuzur Rahman Rabbi

Naim Hasan

Mushfik Hasan

Ripon Mondol

Hasan Mahmud

The team will arrive in Darwin on August 9, and their campaign begins with a high-voltage clash against Pakistan ‘A’ on August 14.

📅 Bangladesh 'A' Match Schedule – Top End T20 Series:
August 14: vs Pakistan ‘A’

August 16: vs Nepal

August 17: vs Perth Scorchers

August 19: vs Northern Territory Strike

August 21: vs Melbourne Stars

August 23: vs Adelaide Strikers

August 24: Semifinals & Final

After the T20 series concludes, Bangladesh 'A' will stay in Darwin to play a four-day match against South Australia from August 28 to 31.