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Key Takeaways
- 1📊 Taskin back with 48 T20I wickets for Group C battles
- 2🏆 Litton Das captains semis quest vs West Indies, England
- 3💡 Jaker's 45-match streak ends for form-focused selection
- 4🔮 Kolkata opener Feb 7; potential Sri Lanka venue shift
- 5💬 "Formidable squad announced" – ICC on Tigers' lineup
"Mahidul Islam Ankon and Najmul Hossain Shanto have also been left out from the 15-member squad led by Litton Das"
Bangladesh name Taskin Ahmed in their T20 World Cup 2026 squad, sidelining Jaker Ali and Mahidul Islam Ankon, with Litton Das captaining and Saif Hassan as deputy. Taskin skips Ireland series for ILT20 but bolsters pace for February 7 opener vs West Indies at Eden Gardens. Najmul Hossain Shanto also misses out despite form.
Taskin's 48 T20I wickets underline his return value post-ILT20; Litton's leadership spans recent series. Bangladesh eye semis breakthrough in Group C with England, Nepal, Italy. Jaker's streak ends amid poor run.
Pace Revival Powers Tigers' Ambition
Taskin (7.56 econ) pairs Mustafizur, targeting 60% pace wickets like 2024 GT20. Compares Pakistan's 2021 squad refresh. Key stat: Bangladesh pacers' 25.4 avg in wins vs 32.1 losses.
Group C Gauntlet and Venue Questions
Tough group demands upsets; security woes may shift Kolkata games. Impacts qualification, boosting spin options.
"Taskin and Mustafizur lead a real threat." – Cricbuzz on squad
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