Bangladesh Names Unchanged Squad for Home T20I Series Against Pakistan

Bangladesh has announced an unchanged squad for their upcoming three-match T20I series against Pakistan, scheduled from July 20 to 24 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur. The decision follows Bangladesh's historic comeback series win against Sri Lanka, where captain Litton Das led the team to victory after initially trailing. Key players like Mohammed Naim Sheikh and all-rounder Mohammad Saifuddin have retained their places, while former captain Najmul Hossain Shanto remains excluded. Bangladesh aims to improve upon their previous 3-0 series defeat to Pakistan earlier this year in Lahore, with confidence boosted by recent strong performances from batsmen Tanzid Hasan and Shamim Hossain and bowler Mahedi Hasan. Pakistan has already arrived in Dhaka, and the matches are expected to be played as night games amid concerns about monsoon rains affecting pitch conditions. The series is seen as crucial preparation for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025.