‘Tamim Iqbal ne retirement wapas kyu liya tha’ – Fans react as Bangladesh Cricket Board releases squad for Asia Cup

The Bangladesh cricket team has recently released their squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2023 tournament, which is set to commence from 30th August and conclude on 17 September. The team has announced a 17-man squad, which will fight for the title against Afghanistan and Sri Lanka in their pool stage games.

The Bangladesh cricket board (BCB) chairman, Nazmul Hassan Papon has named Shakib Al Hasan as the team’s captain for the Asia Cup and the upcoming marquee tournament, the ODI World Cup 2023. As he replaced Tamim Iqbal who will miss the tournament due to a back injury. Iqbal recently came out of retirement and was highly anticipated to play both the tournament as Bangladesh’s opening batsman. 

Check out Bangladesh Squad for Asia Cup 2023 

Bangladesh cricket team’s batting squad looks quite promising with attacking top-order batsmen as well as strong middle-order batsmen such as  Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Afif Hossain and Mushfiqur Rahim. 

Bangladesh has considered their bowling attack well as they inculcated a good amalgamation of fast bowlers as well as spinners like Mustafizur Rahman, Shakib Al Hasan, Hasan Mahmud, Shoriful Islam and Taskin Ahmed.

Bangladesh squad for Asia Cup – Shakib Al Hasan (c), Litton Das, Tanjid Hasan Tamim, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud, Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Shamim Hossain, Afif Hossain, Shoriful Islam, Ebadot Hossain, Mohammad Naim. 

Cricket fans erupted with excitement after seeing the strong squad that was introduced by the Bangladesh cricket board. Some fans believe the Bangladesh Tigers can give a strong competition to the Indian cricket team in the upcoming Asia Cup. Especially after the previous thrilling encounter between both the teams in the Men’s T-20 World Cup 2022. 

Some fans also called out to India’s governing body since they are still looking for many players’ fitness updates after a series of injuries struck the camp. 

Look at how the fans have reacted:  

https://twitter.com/140off113/status/1690215974291886080?s=46

They will be first team to take the flight

— Justin (@Justin12393LEE) August 12, 2023

Justice for Hindu Sher liton das

— BCCI (@haterslogokabaa) August 12, 2023

They cannot be taken lightly considering India’s performance against WI, even this team will be a threat. They are no longer minnows.

— Sunny (@being_sunny1) August 12, 2023

https://twitter.com/hemantk67845728/status/1690216083511451648?s=46

Tamim dropped????

— Bhuvantej R (@BhuvantejR) August 12, 2023

They didn't pick Mahmudullah. Why?

— Osama (@Usamau_) August 12, 2023