The Bangladesh Cricket Board on Tuesday announced a 15 man squad for the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup, which will take place in Dubai from 12 to 21 December, confirming a group built around continuity and balance as preparations intensify for the upcoming global youth cycle.
Azizul Hakim Tamim has been appointed captain, with Zawad Abrar serving as vice captain. The squad also includes Samiun Basir Ratul, Sheikh Paevej Jibon, Rizan Hossan, Shadin Islam, Md Abdullah, Farid Hasan Faysal, Kalam Siddiki Aleen, Iqbal Hossain Emon, Rifat Beg, Shahriar Al Amin, Ahmed Shahriar, Saad Islam Razin and Md Shabuj.
Six players have been listed as standby options, namely Rafi Uzzaman Rafi, Sanjid Mozumder, Farzan Ahmed Alif, Farhan Shahriar, Abdur Rahim and Debasish Sarkar Deba.
Team officials said the group reflects the board’s long term planning for youth cricket. One selector described the squad as “a blend of stability and emerging talent, with leadership we trust and depth across all departments.”
Bangladesh will travel to the United Arab Emirates later this month as they look to make a strong impression in a tournament that often serves as a launching point for future senior internationals.
