The BCB also confirmed that fast bowlers Hasan Mahmud and Khaled Ahmed will join the squad for training in Dubai ahead of the tournament
14 February, 2025
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The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced on Thursday that all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz will be the vice-captain for the Bangladesh team in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
At just 27 years old, Mehidy has already earned 103 caps in One Day Internationals (ODIs) and recently had the opportunity to captain the team during their tour of the West Indies. He stepped in for regular captain Najmul Hossain Shanto, who was sidelined due to injury. Mehidy’s leadership experience, along with his all-round skills, has made him a key figure in the squad.
The BCB also confirmed that fast bowlers Hasan Mahmud and Khaled Ahmed will join the squad for training in Dubai ahead of the tournament. The bowlers will travel to Dubai on Saturday and will train with the Bangladesh squad before returning home after the team’s opening match against India on February 20.
Bangladesh has been placed in Group A for the Champions Trophy, alongside India, Pakistan, and New Zealand. They will begin their campaign on February 20, facing India in their opening match in Dubai. Following this, they will travel to Rawalpindi for important matches against New Zealand on February 24 and Pakistan on February 27, with the goal of securing a place in the knockout stages.
Bangladesh squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025:
Nazmul Hossain Shanto (Captain), Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan, Tawhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (Vice-Captain), Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Parvez Hossain Emon, Nasum Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana.
Bangladesh’s ICC Champions Trophy 2025 schedule:
February 20 – Bangladesh vs India, Dubai
February 24 – Bangladesh vs New Zealand, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
February 27 – Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
