Litton missed Bangladesh\u2019s last two Asia Cup matches against India and Pakistan, and team physio Bayjedul Islam confirmed that scans revealed a grade 1 strain.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cHe (Litton Das) had missed the last two matches of the Asia Cup with a side strain. An MRI scan has revealed a grade 1 strain on the left abdominal muscle,\u201d Bayjedul was quoted by ESPNCricinfo as saying. \u201cHe is undergoing recovery and will not be available for the T20 series. The medical team will continue to manage his rehab and monitor his progress.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sarkar, 32, returns to the shortest format after being sidelined by injuries earlier this year, which ruled him out of the T20I series against UAE and Pakistan. His last appearance in T20Is was in the West Indies in December 2024. The seasoned left-hander\u2019s inclusion will bolster Bangladesh\u2019s batting order as they seek stability at the top.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Jaker Ali, who captained Bangladesh in their last two Asia Cup matches in Litton\u2019s absence, will continue to lead the side despite his recent struggles with the bat. The wicketkeeper-batter has managed single-digit scores in his last three games, failing to make an impact as a finisher.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Bangladesh will face Afghanistan on October 2, 3, and 5 in what will be their second T20I series in Sharjah. The venue has not been a fortunate ground as Bangladesh lost a bilateral T20I series to the UAE 2-1 in May and also suffered defeat to Afghanistan there in 2022.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Jaker Ali, who captained Bangladesh in their last two Asia Cup matches in Litton\u2019s absence, will continue to lead the side despite his recent struggles with the bat. The wicketkeeper-batter has managed single-digit scores in his last three games, failing to make an impact as a finisher.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Bangladesh squad: Jaker Ali (capt), Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Saif Hassan, Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Nurul Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Mohammad Saifuddin, Soumya Sarkar.<\/p>\r\n\r\n