The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) revealed a robust 17-player lineup for the imminent Asia Cup 2023 earlier this month. The seasoned all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, making a comeback as captain, stepped in for the injured Tamim Iqbal in this continental tournament.

On August 31, Bangladesh will inaugurate their Asia Cup 2023 journey with a match against co-hosts Sri Lanka at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy. As the team prepares to make their mark, we offer comprehensive insights into Bangladesh’s battles on Sri Lankan and Pakistani soil.

In the absence of senior batter Tamim Iqbal, recovering from an injury, the BCB introduced the 2020 Under-19 World Cup standouts Shamim Hossain Patwary and Tanzid Hasan Tamim to the Asia Cup 2023 squad. Shamim boasts experience with 17 T20Is for Bangladesh, while Tanzid Hasan Tamim is yet to make his international debut.

Shakib Al Hasan (c), Litton Das, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud, Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Shamim Hossain, Afif Hossain, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mohammad Naim

• Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka: Pallekele, August 31, 3:00 PM IST
• Bangladesh vs Afghanistan: Lahore, September 3, 3:00 PM IST

If Bangladesh progresses to the Super Four stage, they will embark on three additional encounters en route to the finals. Stay tuned for updates on the upcoming fixtures.

For the Asia Cup 2023, the likely starting 11 for Bangladesh includes Mohammad Naim, Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, captain Shakib Al Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, wicketkeeper Mushfiqur Rahim, Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, and Mustafizur Rahman.