Bangladesh Cricket Team
The Bangladesh national cricket team, also known as the “Tigers,” is a Full Member of the ICC, having achieved this status in 2000. They played their first Test match against India that year. Here’s a detailed overview of the team:
Current Leadership and Coaching
- Captain: Najmul Hossain Shanto (all formats as of 2024).
- Head Coach: Chandika Hathurusingha.
- Key Coaching Staff: Includes specialized coaches for bowling, batting, and fielding.
Squad for T20 World Cup 2024
- Batters: Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tawhid Hridoy, Tanzid Hasan Tamim.
- Wicketkeepers: Litton Das, Jaker Ali Anik.
- All-rounders: Shakib Al Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Mahmudullah Riyad, Mahedi Hasan, Afif Hossain (reserve).
- Bowlers: Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Rishad Hossain, Tanvir Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Hasan Mahmud (reserve).
Notable Achievements
- Winners of the ICC Trophy in 1997.
- Qualified for the Super Eights in the 2007 Cricket World Cup.
- Semifinalists in the 2019 Cricket World Cup.
- Finalists in the Asia Cup three times.
Performance Highlights
Bangladesh has shown significant progress in international cricket, recording victories against established teams in ODIs, Tests, and T20s. They recently prepared for the 2024 T20 World Cup with strong showings in bilateral series.
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