Afghanistan name squad for Bangladesh white-ball series
The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) Selection Committee has announced the national squads for the upcoming white-ball series against Bangladesh, scheduled in the UAE from October 2 to 14.
The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) Selection Committee has announced the national squads for the upcoming white-ball series against Bangladesh, scheduled in the UAE from October 2 to 14.
Former Bangladesh opener Hannan Sarkar stepped down as a national team selector last February to focus on his coaching career. Since then, he has been working with Abahani Limited. Following his resignation, the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) national selection panel has effectively been functioning with just two members.
Sri Lanka allrounder Dunith Wellalage is set to rejoin the national squad on Saturday morning ahead of their Super Four opener against Bangladesh in Dubai.
Bangladesh’s passage to the Super Four was confirmed after Sri Lanka beat Afghanistan by six wickets in the final Group B clash.
Bangladesh will begin their Super Four campaign on 20 September against Sri Lanka as Litton Das and his teammates will then face India on 24 September, followed by a clash against Pakistan on the very next day, 25 September.
Pakistan are set to tour Bangladesh in March 2026 for a two-match Test and three ODIs, with the series scheduled to begin shortly after the T20 World Cup.
Sri Lanka have secured their place in the Asia Cup Super Four after defeating Afghanistan, while Afghanistan’s exit has also paved the way for Bangladesh to progress to the next stage.
In the final Group B clash, Sri Lanka defeated Afghanistan by 6 wickets, a result that also confirmed Bangladesh’s place in the Super Four.
Bangladesh’s veteran batter Mushfiqur Rahim stands on the verge of a historic milestone as he prepares to play his 100th Test match. While there had been uncertainty over which opponent would feature in his landmark game, it is now confirmed that the feat will come during the upcoming Test series against Ireland.
Sri Lanka will face Afghanistan on Thursday in the final Group B clash of the Asia Cup, a match that will determine the fate of Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh for the next round.
Left-arm spinner Nasum Ahmed made an immediate impact after returning to the XI in Bangladesh’s crucial Asia Cup clash against Afghanistan.
Afghanistan’s defeat proved doubly costly as they not only lost the match yesterday in the ongoing Asia Cup but also dropped to 10th in the ICC Men’s T20I Team Rankings, allowing Bangladesh to reclaim the 9th position.