Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Tuesday announced a 19-member preliminary squad for the ACC Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026, scheduled to take place in Qatar from November 19 to November 29.
A total of 12 players in the squad had already represented Bangladesh in international cricket. The notable players in the squad are Mohammad Naim, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Yasir Ali Chowdhury, Sabbir Rahman, Parvez Hossain Emon, Mohammad Saifuddin, Zakir Hasan and Afif Hossain.
Bangladesh A have been drawn alongside Sri Lanka A, Afghanistan A and Hong Kong, China, in Group A of the tournament.
Group B comprises India A, Pakistan A, Nepal
Group B comprises India A, Pakistan A, Nepal and the UAE. The tournament will be played in the 50-over format, replacing the T20 format used in the inaugural edition in Qatar last year.
Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka will field their A teams, while Hong Kong, China, Nepal and the UAE will compete with their senior national sides.
Matches will be played at two venues in Doha: West End International Cricket Stadium and the University of Doha for Science and Technology Cricket Ground.
Bangladesh A will open their campaign against Hong
Bangladesh A will open their campaign against Hong Kong, China, on November 19 before taking on Afghanistan A on November 21 and Sri Lanka A on November 23.
The top two teams from each group will advance to the semifinals, scheduled for November 26 and 27, with the final set for November 29.
Bangladesh A finished runners-up in last year’s inaugural edition after losing to Pakistan A in a Super Over in a thrilling final.
Bangladesh squad: Mohammad Naim, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Iftakhar Hossain Ifti, Shahadat Hossain Dipu, Yasir Ali Chowdhury, Sabbir Rahman, Parvez Hossain Emon, Irfan Shukkur, Samiun Basir Ratul, Rakibul Hasan, Md Rubel, Ripon Mandol, Iqbal Hossain Emon, Chowdhury MD Rizwan, Mohammad Saifuddin, Zakir Hasan, Afif Hossain Dhrubo, S M Meherob Hasan and Aminul Islam Biplob.
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