Shakib Al Hasan will lead a 17-member Bangladesh squad for the 2023 Asia Cup, scheduled to begin on August 30. In what appears as a good blend of youth and experience in the squad, Bangladesh have kept one eye on the future while handing a maiden call-up to Tanzid Hasan. The 22-year-old Tanzid has been looked at as a possible long-term replacement for Tamim Iqbal, who will miss the Asia Cup with a back injury.
The left-handed batter gave an excellent account of his potential during the recently-concluded Emerging Men's Asia Cup competition. The southpaw scored 179 runs in four innings at a strike rate of 116.99 with the help of three half-centuries.
Shamim Hossain has received his maiden ODI call-up for Bangladesh. The 22-year-old left-handed batter has played 17 T20Is and aggregated 245 runs at a strike rate of 119.51 to go with one half-century.
Shakib, Mushfiqur Rahim and Litton Das are the familiar faces in Bangladesh's batting line-up and the troika will lead the charge once again in Asia Cup. Meanwhile, Veteran all-rounder veteran Mahmudullah was snubbed from the squad for the continental competition.
The Bangla Tigers will begin their Asia Cup campaign against Sri Lanka on August 31 in Pallekele. On September 3, Shakib's men will square off against Afghanistan in Lahore.
Bangladesh's squad for 2023 Asia Cup: Shakib Al Hasan (c), Litton Das, Tanjid Hasan Tamim, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mamhud, Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Shamim Hossain, Afif Hossain, Shoriful Islam, Ebadot Hossain, Mohammad Naim
Asia Cup 2023
As per the format for Asia Cup 2023, six teams have been divided into two groups with each group having three teams each. The top two teams from each group will then qualify for the Super Four stage. The top two teams from the Super Four stage will then cross swords in the title clash.
A total of 13 matches will be played in the tournament. The 2023 Asia Cup will be played in a 50-over format and will serve as a preparation ground for the ODI World Cup which is scheduled to take place later in the year.
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