The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) revealed their team for the 2025 ICC Men’s Champions Trophy on Sunday, January 12. Among the 15 players selected by Bangladesh, Najmul Hossain Shanto will serve as captain. Notably, star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan did not make the cut, while seasoned veterans Mahmudullah and Mushfiqur Rahim kept their spots.
It is significant to remember that Shakib was barred from bowling in any domestic or international cricket matches after failing the test for a suspected bowling action in Chennai,. Although the board permitted the all-rounder to play as a batter, they chose not to use him in the multi-nation competition. The team also did not include Litton Das, a batsman and wicketkeeper.
The all-rounder Soumya Sarkar, Rahim, Mahmudullah, Towhid Hridoy, and skipper Shanto make up the Bangla Tigers’ potent batting lineup. Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, and Nahid Rana will lead the pace attack. Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Rishad Hossain, on the other hand, are the team’s top spin bowling choices for the major competition.
The team has included young players including Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nasum Ahmed, and Parvez Hossain. Throughout the competition, Mushfiqur’s backup will be 26-year-old wicketkeeper Jaker Ali.
Bangladesh squad for Champions Trophy 2025
Najmul Hossain Shanto (captain), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim (wicketkeeper), Mahmadullah, Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Parvez Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Shakib, Nahid Rana
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— Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) January 12, 2025
India, Bangladesh’s neighbour, is the first opponent.
Speaking of the schedule, Bangladesh will play their fellow countrymen, India, in the opening match of the competition. At Dubai’s Dubai International Cricket Stadium, the match is scheduled on February 20. For the rest of the competition, the Bangladeshi team will go to Pakistan, where they will play Pakistan on February 27 and New Zealand on February 24. Rawalpindi will be the site of both games.
Bangladesh Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule:
| Match | Date | Time (IST) | Venue |
| Bangladesh vs India | February 20 | 2:30 PM | Dubai |
| Bangladesh vs New Zealand | February 24 | 2:30 PM | Rawalpindi |
| Pakistan vs Bangladesh | February 27 | 2:30 PM | Rawalpindi |
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