US EditionReturn of Soumya Sarkar: A Strategic Boost for Bangladesh Against Afghanistan
Soumya Sarkar replaces injured captain Litton Das for the Afghanistan T20I series with Jaker Ali Anik as captain; Sarkar was recalled due to strong recent domestic performances.
- On September 28, 2025, Bangladesh recalled Soumya Sarkar to the T20I squad as Litton Das was ruled out; the three-match series starts October 2 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
- Bangladesh team physio Bayjedul Islam said Litton Das has a grade 1 side strain and `He is undergoing recovery and will not be available for the T20 series.`
- Sarkar's recent NCL form—63 and 45—supports his recall, after last T20I in December 2024, and he has scored 1,462 runs in 87 T20Is.
- Jaker Ali Anik will lead the side in Litton Das's absence, with Soumya Sarkar the only change in the 16-man Bangladesh T20I squad announced September 28, 2025.
- Ahead of the ODIs, Bangladesh will face spin-friendly Sharjah pitches in the October 2–5 T20Is, with a three-match ODI series following from October 8 to 14 in Abu Dhabi.
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Bangladesh's regular T20 skipper Litton Das missed the last two matches of the Asia Cup due to an injury and Jaker Ali stepped in for him, both as a captain and the wicketkeeper. The three-match T20I series will kick off on October 2 in Sharjah.
Soumya Sarkar returns to Bangladesh squad for T20I series against Afghanistan - The Tribune
Soumya Sarkar returns to Bangladesh's T20I squad for the Afghanistan series, replacing injured captain Litton Das, who suffered a side strain during the Asia Cup. Jaker Ali will lead the team in Das's absence.
Soumya Sarkar returns to Bangladesh squad for T20I series against Afghanistan
Soumya Sarkar returns to Bangladesh's T20I squad for the Afghanistan series, replacing injured captain Litton Das, who suffered a side strain during the Asia Cup. Jaker Ali will lead the team in Das's absence.
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CricketnmoreSoumya Sarkar Returns As Litton Das Ruled Out Of Afghanistan T20Is
Bangladesh will be without their regular skipper Litton Das for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Afghanistan in Sharjah, after the opener was ruled out with a side strain.
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