Bangladesh have unveiled a confident and balanced 15-man squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, with wicket-keeper batter Litton Das named captain as the Tigers prepare for a defining campaign across India and Sri Lanka in February-March.
The Asian side has reached the Super 12s in each of the last three editions but is yet to crack the semi-final barrier. This time, however, they arrive armed with experience, spin depth, and familiarity with subcontinent conditions that could tilt key contests in their favour.
The pace attack carries a reassuring sense of continuity, with Mustafizur Rahman and Taskin Ahmed once again spearheading the effort. Their new-ball craft and late-overs intelligence will be critical, while Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed and Rishad Hossain headline a spin department built to thrive on turning tracks, a factor that could make Bangladesh a genuine dark-horse threat.
With the bat, the responsibility sits squarely on the shoulders of skipper Litton Das, whose class and fluency will anchor the top order. Tanzid Hasan and Parvez Hossain Emon are expected to ignite the powerplay, bringing flair and intent to a lineup that will need to punch hard in elite company.
There will be little room for error from the outset. Bangladesh have been drawn in a testing group featuring England, West Indies, Nepal and Italy, with only two teams advancing to the Super 8s, a challenge that will demand composure, belief and execution under pressure.
For a nation still chasing its first T20 World Cup semi-final, 2026 represents both opportunity and expectation. And under Litton’s leadership, Bangladesh will march in knowing that conditions, and momentum, may finally be on their side.
Squad: Litton Das (C), Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Saif Hassan, Tawhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Quazi Nurul Hasan Sohan, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Shaif Uddin, Shoriful Islam
Bangladesh T20 World Cup group fixtures:
- v West Indies: February 7, Kolkata
- v Italy: February 9, Kolkata
- v England: February 14, Kolkata
- v Nepal: February 17, Mumbai
