Cricket At Asian Games 2026: Bangladesh Announces 15-Member Squad; Litton Das Named Captain

Bangladesh has officially announced its 15-member men's cricket squad for the highly anticipated Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) confirmed the team on September 2, 2026, entrusting the captaincy to experienced wicketkeeper-batsman Litton Das. This comes as a significant boost for the Tigers, who are set to commence their quest for a gold medal on September 29, entering directly at the quarterfinal stage. Towhid Hridoy Creates History! Batter Registers Bangladesh's Highest First-Class Individual Score

Litton Das Returns to Helm

Litton Das makes a return to T20I captaincy, having missed recent series against Australia and Zimbabwe due to injury and Lanka Premier League (LPL) commitments. Das, a prominent figure in Bangladesh cricket, will lead a squad that includes a mix of seasoned campaigners and promising talents. Towhid Hridoy has been appointed as his deputy. Das boasts a strong T20I captaincy record, having led Bangladesh in 31 matches with 16 wins and 14 losses, resulting in a win percentage of 51.61% – the highest among captains who have led the side in 10 or more T20Is.

The squad also sees the return of Test captain Najmul Hossain Shanto to the T20I setup, after being dropped following the tour of UAE last year. Notable omissions include wicketkeeper-batter Nurul Hasan.

Bangladesh Squad for Asian Games 2026

The 15-member squad is as follows:

• Litton Das (Captain)
• Tanzid Hasan
• Parvez Hossain Emon
• Saif Hassan
• Najmul Hossain Shanto
• Towhid Hridoy (Vice-captain)
• Mosaddek Hossain
• Yasir Ali Chowdhury
• Rishad Hossain
• Mahedi Hasan
• Nasum Ahmed
• Mohammad Saifuddin
• Shoriful Islam
• Mustafizur Rahman
• Hasan Mahmud

Tournament Details and Schedule

The men's cricket tournament at the 20th Asian Games is scheduled to run from September 24 to October 3, 2026, at the Kōrogi Sports Park in Aichi Prefecture, Nisshin, Japan. Bangladesh, along with India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, have secured direct entry into the quarter-finals based on their ICC rankings.

Bangladesh will play their quarterfinal match on September 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM Japan Standard Time (JST), which translates to 10:30 AM Indian Standard Time (IST). Their opponent will be the winner of Group B from the preliminary stage, which features Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Oman. Viral Video Shows Asian Games 2026 Cricket Venue at Korogi Sports Park.

The competition will be played in a Twenty20 International (T20I) format, with India being the defending champions in both men's and women's events from the previous Asian Games in Hangzhou 2023. Bangladesh previously secured a bronze medal at the last edition, and will be looking to upgrade their finish this year.

With a strong squad and experienced leadership, Bangladesh will be eyeing a significant performance at the Asian Games 2026. Their direct entry into the quarterfinals provides a good platform for a strong medal challenge in Japan.

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