Bangladesh Announces Squad for Asian Games 2026: Litton Das Leads the Charge
Bangladesh has announced its 15-member men's cricket squad for the Asian Games 2026, which will be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The team, led by Litton Das, includes a mix of seasoned campaigners and promising talents. 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 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 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).
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 will be looking to upgrade their finish this year after securing a bronze medal at the last edition.