Shanto, Mahmud and Litton Das join Bangladesh Asian Games T20I squad
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 3:29 PM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Bangladesh has updated its T20I roster for the upcoming Asian Games by recalling Shanto and Mahmud. The team also sees the return of Litton Das, who will resume his duties as T20I captain. Litton Das had been unavailable for recent international series against Zimbabwe and Australia due to a hamstring injury. His return provides leadership to the side as they prepare for the tournament. The squad selection signals a return to full strength for the Bangladesh program as they head into the competition. Officials confirmed the roster changes on September 2, 2026.
- •Shanto and Mahmud return to the Bangladesh T20I squad for the Asian Games.
- •Litton Das resumes his role as team captain after recovering from a hamstring injury.
- •Litton Das missed the previous T20I series against Zimbabwe and Australia.
- •The squad announcement was made on September 2, 2026.
- 3:29 PMESPNcricinfo — Shanto, Mahmud back in Bangladesh T20I squad for Asian Games
"Litton Das too returns as the T20I captain after missing the Zimbabwe and Australia series due to a hamstring injury
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