SportsSaturday, 5 September 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
2026 Asian Games: Bangladesh names cricket squad with Litton Das as captain
Bangladesh announced its cricket squad for the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, with Litton Das as captain and Tawhid Hridoy as vice-captain.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In September 2026, Bangladesh announced its cricket squad for the Asian Games scheduled in Nagoya, Japan, from 19 September 2026 to 4 October 2026, with Litton Das named captain and Tawhid Hridoy named vice-captain.
Key specifics
- The 2026 Asian Games will be held in Nagoya, Japan.
- The event dates are 19 September 2026 to 4 October 2026.
- Litton Das has been appointed captain of the Bangladesh cricket team.
- Tawhid Hridoy has been named vice-captain.
- Najmul Hossain Shanto returned to the squad after more than 1 year.
Exam lens
Question type: sports-current-affairs, team announcement and leadership roles; TNPSC may ask the host city, dates, captain and vice-captain of Bangladesh’s Asian Games cricket squad.