Bangladesh pacer, Taskin Ahmed, has returned to the shortest format after being named in the 15-member squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka from February 07 to March 08. The right-arm fast bowler had missed the recent home series against Ireland as he was featuring for the Sharjah Warriors in the 2025/26 season of the International League T20 (ILT20).

The top-order wicket-keeper batter, Litton Das, will lead the side with Saif Hasan being appointed as his deputy. On the other hand, Jaker Ali and Mahidul Islam have failed to retain their places in the side, while Najmul Hossain Shanto also missed out, which has been a somewhat surprising decision.

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Bangladesh will begin their T20 World Cup campaign on the opening day of the event as they are placed in Group C alongside West Indies and England. Nepal and Italy. Their opening game will be against the two-time champions, West Indies, on February 07 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

Bangladesh name T20 World Cup 2026 squad

Banglesh will lock horns with the debutants Italy at the same venue in Kolkata on February 09, while on February 14, they take on England in Kolkata. Three days later, they fly to the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai for the final group-stage clash against Nepal.

The build-up to the event hasn’t been smooth with the development that prompted the BCCI to ban the Bangladesh left-arm pacer, Mustafizur Rahman, from the IPL, with the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) confirming the news. The BCB, however, seeks clarity from both ICC and BCCI.

They are also going to write to the ICC over the security arrangements for players, fans, and media during the competition. They want their games to be shifted to Sri Lanka, citing the concern over the players’ safety.

Bangladesh squad for T20 World Cup 2026

Litton Kumar Das (captain), Mohammed Saif Hassan (vice-captain), Tanzid Hasan, Mohammad Parvez Hossain Emon, Tawhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Qazi Nurul Hasan Sohan, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Md Shaifuddin, Shoriful Islam.