Bangladesh have won three out of five matches in the Asia Cup 2025 so far.
Bangladesh kick-started their Asia Cup 2025 Super Four campaign with a win against Sri Lanka, but lost to India last night. They are now head-to-head against Pakistan in Dubai to push their case for the summit clash. However, a big name missing from the Bangla Tigers lineup is their stalwart Shakib Al Hasan.
This is because the star all-rounder announced his retirement from the format after the T20 World Cup 2024 last year. Bangladesh had qualified from the group stages but were later knocked out in the Super 8s.
Litton Das was named the leader in the shortest format earlier this year. He was leading the side as they aim for their maiden title in the continental tournament. However, he was injured during the practice session before the India game. He missed the last match and will be sitting out for this fixture too. Stand-in captain Jaker Ali will lead the troupe. They are playing with an unchanged side.
As for the coin toss against Bangladesh have won the toss, and put Salman Agha & Co. to bat first.
Pakistan: Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Salman Agha(c), Hussain Talat, Mohammad Haris(w), Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Abrar Ahmed.
Bangladesh: Saif Hassan, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Parvez Hossain Emon, Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Jaker Ali (w/c), Mohammad Saifuddin, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nasum Ahmed, and Mustafizur Rahman.
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Having retired from T20Is as well as the Test, he is currently without a central contract from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). Shakib was expected to play his last Test against South Africa at home last October, but couldn’t participate due to political unrest and risk.
He missed out on the Champions Trophy 2025 earlier this year. He was suspended for illegal bowling action, which he cleared later. It’s likely that the 38-year-old has already played his last game for Bangladesh.
Meanwhile, Shakib has been plying his trade for different teams in franchise cricket across the globe. He is currently playing in the ongoing Caribbean Premier League (CPL 2025) for the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons. They will play the Eliminator against Joshua Da Silva’s Trinbago Knight Riders. Before that, he was engaged in the Global Super League (GSL 2025) with the Dubai Capitals.
Litton Das (C), Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Saif Hassan, Tawhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali Anik (VC), Shamim Hossain, Quazi Nurul Hasan Sohan, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, and Shaif Uddin.
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