Shanto Excluded from Asia Cup Due to Injury

Bangladesh's cricketing campaign in the Asia Cup has been dealt a major blow as star batter Najmul Hossain Shanto has been ruled out of the tournament due to a hamstring injury, as confirmed by the Bangladesh Cricket Board on Tuesday.

Mainul Islam

September 5, 2023

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Shanto Excluded from Asia Cup Due to Injury

Bangladesh's cricketing campaign in the Asia Cup has been dealt a major blow as star batter Najmul Hossain Shanto has been ruled out of the tournament due to a hamstring injury, as confirmed by the Bangladesh Cricket Board on Tuesday.

Cricket News

BCCI's Announcement

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) made the highly-anticipated announcement of its 15-member squad on September [Date]. The tournament is scheduled to take place in October/November.

Leadership Continuity

Rohit Sharma retains his position as the team’s captain, with Hardik Pandya serving as the vice-captain.

Inclusion of Key Players

The 15-member lineup features the inclusion of KL Rahul and Ishan Kishan. Captain Rohit Sharma offered words of encouragement to players who didn’t make the cut, advising them to “keep your chin up” and remain prepared for future opportunities.

A Stellar Lineup

The squad also boasts prominent names such as: Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Siraj, Mohammed Shami, and Kuldeep Yadav.

Adaptive Playing XI

Rohit Sharma emphasized that the form of players and the challenges posed by the opposition team will determine the playing XI for each match.
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