Soumya Sarkar returns for T20I series against Afghanistan
Key Takeaways
- Litton Das is ruled out of the T20I series against Afghanistan due to a grade 1 left abdominal muscle strain.
- Jaker Ali will captain the Bangladesh T20I squad in Litton Das's absence.
- Soumya Sarkar has been recalled to the T20I squad after recovering from previous injuries.
- The remainder of the squad that participated in the Asia Cup has been retained.
- Bangladesh is scheduled to play three T20Is against Afghanistan on October 2, 3, and 5 in Sharjah.
Bangladesh's T20I squad for the series against Afghanistan sees a notable change as captain Litton Das has been ruled out due to a grade 1 strain on his left abdominal muscle, an injury that also kept him out of the final Asia Cup matches. Jaker Ali will assume the captaincy duties for the three T20Is scheduled for October 2, 3, and 5 in Sharjah. Soumya Sarkar, 32, has been brought back into the squad following his own injury setbacks earlier this year, marking his return to the T20I format after playing his last match in December 2024. The team physio confirmed Das requires ongoing management and rehabilitation, with no specified return timeline. Jaker Ali, who captained the last two Asia Cup games, is under pressure after recording single-digit scores in his recent three outings as a finisher.
