Bangladesh announce their squad for the T20 World Cup 2026
The Bangladesh cricket team has revealed its squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, with Litton Das named the captain as the Tigers prepare for a challenging campaign in India and Sri Lanka in February and March 2026. The announcement confirms a carefully balanced group, built to adapt to the varying conditions across subcontinental venues and the high-tempo demands of modern T20 cricket.
Litton Das – leading with confidence
Litton Das steps into the captaincy role with a track record of fearless performances in white-ball cricket. His leadership is expected to drive a cohesive unit, blending aggressive strokeplay with smart decision-making at the death overs. Das’ tenure as captain will be tested by the quality on offer from the world’s best T20 teams, but his recent form has provided the team with a strong platform to push for wins in a competitive group stage.
What the squad aims to bring
The squad is assembled with a mix of power-hitters, shrewd bowlers, and middle-order stabilizers designed to adapt to different surfaces and match situations. Bangladesh will look to leverage depth with versatile all-rounders who can contribute with both bat and ball, ensuring a flexible batting order and multiple bowling options for captain Das to manage through four overs of powerplay and the middle overs alike.
Key challenges in the T20 World Cup 2026
- Playing in different conditions across India and Sri Lanka, which demand both seam movement and spin adaptability.
- Managing the intensity of a tournament format that rewards consistency and the ability to close out tight games.
- Balancing risk and acceleration during the middle overs while protecting key bowlers for death overs.
Team building and preparation
Bangladesh have emphasized building a squad with clear roles and a robust bench, so that injuries or tactical shifts do not derail their campaign. The selection committee highlighted the importance of fielding standards and game awareness in a fast-moving tournament where every over counts. The team will engage in targeted warm-up matches and training camps to refine combinations, particularly in the spin department and in high-pressure chase scenarios.
What fans can expect
Fans should look forward to an aggressive brand of cricket with a strategic approach to chase targets and defended totals. The leadership group will focus on maintaining composure in close finishes and exploiting powerplay opportunities to set the tempo. With a squad designed for adaptability, Bangladesh hope to push deep into the tournament, potentially surpassing expectations in a pool featuring some of the world’s strongest T20 outfits.
Ticket and event information
With the tournament slated for February–March 2026 across India and Sri Lanka, supporters are encouraged to secure tickets early as the event promises a calendar of thrilling fixtures. The T20 World Cup provides Bangladesh fans a chance to rally behind a team eager to make a mark on the global stage.
