Liton Das, who captained Bangladesh in the 2025 Asia Cup, has not been included in the squad for the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan. Zaker Ali will captain the team in his place. He also captained in Liton's absence during the Asia Cup. Das is injured and is therefore out. Both his injury and his absence are not good news for Bangladesh. He is one of the team's key batsmen. He suffered a Grade 1 injury during the Asia Cup.
Liton Das injury update
Team physio Bezdul Islam Khan has stated that Liton is currently recovering and is under the supervision of the medical team. Cricbuzz quoted him as saying, He missed two matches of the Asia Cup due to a side strain. An MRI scan revealed a Grade 1 strain in his left abdominal muscle. He is recovering well and will not be available for the T20 series. The medical team will continue his rehabilitation under his supervision.
Soumya Sarkar has replaced Liton in the team
Soumya Sarkar has been included in the squad in place of Liton. Other than that, there are no changes to the squad. The entire team is the same as the one that played in the Asia Cup. The three-match T20 series will begin on October 2. The first match will be played in Sharjah, while the second match will be played at the same stadium on October 3. The third and final match will also be played at the same stadium on October 5.
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Bangladesh squad for T20 series against Afghanistan
Zakar Ali (captain), Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Saif Hasan, Tohid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Nurul Hasan, Risad Hossain, Mehidy Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Mohammad Saifuddin, Soumya Sarkar.
? Bangladesh Squad for Afghanistan T20I Series! ?
— Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) September 28, 2025
?? Jaker Ali Anik will captain the side with Litton Kumer Das still out injured.
? Soumya Sarkar returns as the only change from the Asia Cup squad.
? Matches: Oct 2, 3 & 5 | ? Sharjah Cricket Stadium, UAE
Squad:
Jaker Ali… pic.twitter.com/SzntTn3ejs
Afghanistan vs Bangladesh in UAE 2025 Schedule
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