Suspense ends over Shakib Al Hasan as Bangladesh Cricket Board announces squad for Champions Trophy 2025

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced the 15-member squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 which is scheduled to start from February 19. Nazmul Hossain Shanto will lead the side in the mega event set to take place in Dubai and Pakistan. 

Suspense ends over Shakib Al Hasan as the veteran all-rounder missed his spot in the 15-member squad for the marquee event. This comes after the star all-rounder failed his second bowling action test held in Chennai last month. 

Litton Das who is currently going through a rough patch in his career also missed his spot in the 15-member side. In his last  25 ODIs and T20Is, his average is just 13.13. The star is currently featuring in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) (three single-digit scores and only one more than 31 in his first five games). Earlier he missed the spot from the ODI squad in March last year. 

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Bangladesh will play their opener clash against India which will take place at Dubai International Stadium in Dubai. Bangladesh Cricket Team were the last edition's semifinalists, their all-time best in the tournament's history. 

Bangladesh's Group Stage Fixtures:

20 February - Bangladesh vs India, Dubai

24 February - Bangladesh vs New Zealand, Rawalpindi

27 February - Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Rawalpindi

Bangladesh's Champions Trophy Squad: Nazmul Hossain (c), Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan, Tawhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, MD Mahmud Ullah, Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Parvez Hossai Emon, Nasum Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana