Bangladesh Unveil 15-Man ICC Champions Trophy Squad Without Shakib Al Hasan

Bangladesh recently revealed the 15 players who will compete in the ICC Men's Champions Trophy, but the really big news is that Shakib Al Hasan won't be part of the team. Shakib, a 37-year-old star who's played a very big part in Bangladesh cricket, can't bowl in any competitions run by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). This came after a special check at the Sri Ramachandra Centre for Sports Science in Chennai said so. Even though Shakib can't play, Bangladesh's team is still hopeful about doing well in the tournament.

Leadership and Key Players

The Tigers are trying to obtain their very first Champions Trophy win, and now, Nazmul Hossain Shanto is in charge as their captain. Their last performance in 2017 was quite nice since they made it to the semi-finals, so they want to do better now. Without Shakib around and Tamim Iqbal, who used to obtain many runs but has just retired, not playing anymore, the team is feeling that gap at the top—but they're not very concerned because they've gotten Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah who've been through a substantial portion of matches, ready to take on more responsibility and help the team stay organized.

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Exciting Newcomers

Parvez Hossain Emon and Nahid Rana, who are both up-and-coming players, are part of the team too. Emon, who is very good at hitting the ball with a lot of force and is a leftie batter, secured his location in the team because he played well in T20Is. Rana is a new fast bowler who did great in his first ODI game against the West Indies, and he adds some new skills to the team's bowling.

These new players are thought to assist the veteran players by adding fresh excitement and a fresh appearance to the group.

Overcoming Setbacks

Not having Shakib and Tamim around is a major problem for the team. But, it's also a chance for new players to demonstrate their skills in important games. The team has an interesting combination of experienced players and fresh faces, which makes them able to shock their opponents.

Bangladesh is unfathomably determined to do better than last time when they got to the semi-finals in 2017. They truly wish to win the major trophy this year. Rahim and Mahmudullah, who've been around and know what they're doing, are vitally important because all the team members are relying on them to get the team through the tough spots. The team has got an interesting combination of experienced players, very good players, and they will keep trying hard, which is why Bangladesh should do pretty well in the Champions Trophy this year. Despite missing two key players, the team’s focus remains unwavering as they embark on their quest for cricketing glory.

Bangladesh Champions Trophy 2025 Group Stage Fixtures:

• 20 February: Bangladesh vs India, Dubai
• 24 February: Bangladesh vs New Zealand, Rawalpindi
• 27 February: Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Rawalpindi

Bangladesh's Champions Trophy Squad

Nazmul Hossain Shanto (c), Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan, Tawhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, MD Mahmud Ullah, Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Parvez Hossai Emon, Nasum Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana