Bangladesh Team Squad/Players List For Champion Trophy 2025

Bangladesh’s cricket team has shown little to no progress in recent times, or as it stands, the Champions Trophy is eagerly awaited for the announcement of the squad for 2025. As the team prepares to confront the world’s leading cricket master, The Bangladesh Cricket Board has announced a 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, scheduled to take place in Pakistan and the UAE from February 19 to March 9, 2025.

Bangladesh Team Squad For ICC Champion Trophy 2025:Full Players List

The following Players are Included in the Squad for the ICC Champion Trophy 2025.

• Najmul Hossain Shanto (c).
• Taskin Ahmed (vice-capt).
• Liton Das. 
• Soumya Sarkar. 
• Tanzid Hasan:
• Shakib Al Hasan:
• Towhid Hridoy:
• Mahmudullah:
• Tanvir Islam:
• Mahedi Hasan
• Rishad Hossain:
• Mustafizur Rahman: 
• Shoriful Islam:
• Tanzim Hasan: 

Bangladesh Champion Trophy 2025 Captain?

He was the first player from Bangladesh to achieve the double of 2000 runs and 100 wickets in ODIs. Additionally, he remains the only Bangladeshi bowler to have taken over 300 wickets in the format. He also holds the record for the most runs and wickets for Bangladesh in T20Is, a milestone that is unlikely to be surpassed by any other Bangladeshi all-rounder in the foreseeable future.

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Key Players to Watch in the ICC Champion Trophy

Najmul Hossain Shanto (c):

(Top-Order-batter)

He scored 1650 international runs at an average of 42.30 that year, versus 1603 runs at 22.90 between 2017 and 2023. Mostly cemented his place in the ODI and Test sides in 2023, and also became the first Bangladesh batter to score over 500 runs in a BPL season.

Taskin Ahmed (vice-capt):

(Top-order-batter)

Taskin Ahmed is regarded as the leader of Bangladesh’s fast bowling attack in the post-Mashrafe Mortaza period. He has had two phases of his international career after injury and poor form forced him into the wilderness for three years. He was a firebrand in the first phase often erratic in line and length. When he made his comeback in 2021, Taskin’s pace remained consistent but he had also matured into a disciplined fast bowler.

Liton Das:

(Top-order-batter)

Litton Das made his way into the Bangladesh senior side following his exploit for Abahani in the Dhaka Premier League and Rangpur Division in the National Cricket League in 2014 where he was the top scorer.

In the thrilling ODI Asia Cup final in Dubai in 2018 India won off the last ball Litton set up the game, scoring 121 in an inning where eight of his team-mates failed to get double figures. The following year, he played a co-starring role in the ODI World Cup win over West Indies in Taunton making 94 in a massive partnership with Shakib Al Hasan.

Soumya Sarkar:

(Top -Order-Batter)

Like many top-level Bangladesh players, Soumya is an alumnus of the Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishtan in Dhaka. He played a game in the 2010 Under-19 World Cup and two years later found himself with the national side in Australia though he also went on to play the following U-19 World Cup.

Soumya’s ODI debut came against Zimbabwe in December 2014 and his first Test followed against Pakistan in April of the next year, in which he made 33 in each innings. His first Test hundred was 149 against New Zealand in Hamilton in that innings, he and Mahmudullah put on a 235-run partnership, helping Bangladesh save face after New Zealand racked up 715. In the ODI Soumya starred with a hundred and three fifties during Bangladesh’s golden run in 2015 when they won three series in a row, against Pakistan, India, and South Africa.

Tanzid Hasan:

(Top-Order-Batter)

His T20I form was up and down in 2024 too. His debut series against Zimbabwe went well enough to confirm his place in the T20 World Cup-bound squad. He made two half-centuries and generally looked good in the format he was among the top run-getters in the BPL in 2024 with 384 runs at a 135.68 strike rate. At the World Cup, however, he made only 76 runs in seven innings, renewing doubts about his place in the team in the long run.

Shakib Al Hasan:

(Top-all-rounder)

Shakib Al Hasan Creates History, Becomes First-Ever Player In T20 World Cup To. Bangladesh’s seasoned all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan became the first player to take 50 wickets in the T20 World Cup.

Bangladesh’s seasoned all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan became the first player to take 50 wickets in the T20 World Cup. On a night when Bangladesh were outplayed in all facets of the game by their neighbors, India, Shakib managed to etch his name in the history books. Shakib was expensive in his three-over spell, giving away 37 runs at an economy of 12.30. His sole wicket in the game was of Indian skipper Rohit Sharma. The 37-year-old lured Rohit to slog the ball away. He pulled out a thick outside edge, and the ball landed safely in the hands of Jaker Ali.

Towhid Hridoy:

(Top-Order-Batter)

Towhid Hridoy could be the next big batting mainstay for Bangladesh. His 918 runs across formats in 2023, his first year in international cricket gave the team management a strong option, especially amid a long overall batting struggle from the rest of the line-up in the same period.

Hridoy plays with flowing strokeplay, particularly his aerial shots over the covers and his pulls and flicks with dazzling wrist work. By the time he had played over 50 international games (ODIs and T20Is), Hridoy had played only 14 first-class matches, looking set to have mostly a white-ball future.

Hridoy’s 92 on their ODI debut against Ireland was the highest score for a Bangladesh batter making his debut in the format. He had already struck seven fifties in his first 30 OD while also maintaining a strike rate of over 130 in his first two T20I seasons. He has already developed a six-hitting trait that is among Bangladesh batters.

Mahmudullah:

(Top-Order-Bowler)

Mahmudullah grew into one of the five pillars of Bangladesh cricket in the post-2010 period of growth and relative success. A middle-order batter who bowls useful off-spin he is also one of Bangladesh’s best fielders of all time. Mahmudullah’s numbers put him in the modern group of all-rounders who have aggregated 10,000 runs, 100 wickets, and 100 catches in international cricket across formats.

He showed ability in different batting positions and combined with his handiness with the ball made him invaluable to Bangladesh in the 2010s. He finished as Bangladesh’s sixth-highest run-scorer in Tests when he abruptly retired from the format in 2021. Mahmudullah also captained Bangladesh, in T20Is predominantly. Whether captain or not team-mates over the years lauded Mahmudullah for being a natural leader and a shrewd thinker about the game.

Tanvir Islam:

(Top-Order-Bowler)

Tanvir Islam (born 25 October 1996) is a Bangladeshi cricketer. He made his List A debut for Khelaghar Samaj Kallyan Samity in the 2016–17 Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League on 21 April 2017. He made his first-class debut for Barisal Division in the 2017–18 National Cricket League on 15 September 2017. He made his Twenty20 debut for Khulna Titans on 24 November 2017 in the 2017–18 Bangladesh Premier League.

He was the leading wicket-taker for Khelaghar Samaj Kallyan Samity in the 2017–18 Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League with 22 dismissals in 16 matches

Mahedi Hasan

(Top-Order-Bowler)

By the time Mahedi Hasan earned his maiden ODI call-up in January 2021, he had already played 159 domestic matches for ten different teams in the first-class, List-A, and T20 tournaments. He has now emerged as one of several contenders for the all-rounders’ spots in Bangladesh white-ball teams, having already played in three separate T20I series from 2018 to 2020.

Mahedi (not to be mistaken with Mehidy Hasan Miraz who is coincidentally his first-class teammate from Khulna Division) is an accurate off-spinner, gun fielder, and a batsman who has done well in both the top-order and lower down. He has six first-class centuries and his only List-A ton was in his Dhaka Premier League debut in 2016.

Rishad Hossain:

(Top-Ordre-Bowler)

Rishad Hossain emerged as one of Bangladesh’s best performers at the 2024 T20 World Cup – he finished equal (with Rashid Khan) on 14 wickets, in third place, which was even more impressive since he comes from a country with almost no history of fielding legspinners at the highest level.

Rishad ascent from a novelty act to a match-winner might not have come as a surprise to the outside world – legspinners are an essential part of bowling attacks in most cricket teams – but Bangladesh had been cynical about leg spin for a long. They have been so discouraging of that style of bowling that there are hardly any in domestic cricket too. Rishad, however, has changed perceptions since making his international debut in 2023.

Strategy for Winning the ICC Champion Trophy 2025

Strong Top Order: To win the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Bangladesh will need a well-rounded approach that includes strong team performances, meticulous preparation, and the ability to adapt to various conditions. Below is a detailed strategy that Bangladesh can follow to maximize their chances of clinching the title:

Middle-Order-Stability: Middle-Order Firepower: Bangladesh must have aggressive batsmen like Mohammad Mithun, Mahmudullah, and Afif Hossain who can accelerate during the middle overs. Ensuring depth in the batting order, with Mehidy Hasan and Taskin Ahmed capable of contributing late with the bat, is crucial.

Spin Attack: The focus should be on a well-rounded attack, combining quality spinners like Shakib Al Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, and Nasum Ahmed with pace bowlers such as Mustafizur Rahman and Taskin Ahmed. This diverse bowling lineup will allow Bangladesh to adapt effectively to both flat and turning pitches.

All-round-Depth: Bangladesh’s power lies in its all-round capabilities, with key players like Shakib Al Hasan, Mahmudullah, and Mehidy Hasan Miraz providing vital balance to the team. This depth in all-rounders offers flexibility in both batting and bowling, allowing the team to adjust to different match situations and offering cover for injuries or underperforming players. Having multiple all-rounders ensures additional depth in both departments, especially during critical moments of the tournament.

Conclusion

To win the ICC Champion Trophy in 2025, Bangladesh will need a unified team effort, driven by experienced players while also trusting contributions from the younger generation. The key to success will be maintaining a balanced squad adapting to varying conditions, building strong partnerships, staying mentally composed, and having strategic depth in both batting and bowling. With a mix of experienced players and emerging talent, Bangladesh can gain a competitive edge in the tournament.

FAQs

Who will captain Bangladesh?
Shakib Al Hasan is expected to captain the team.

What are the Key players?

• Najmul Hossain Shanto,
• Taskin Ahmad,
• Liton Das,
• Soumya Sarkar,
• Tanzid Hasan,
• Shakib Al Hasan,
• Towhid Hridoy, Muhmadullah,
• Tanvir Islam,
• Mahedi Hasan,
• Rashid Hossain,

When is the squad announced?
The squad will be announced a few weeks before the tournament.