The story of Bangladesh in the world of cricket is a fascinating one. If, ever a book titled, “The Biggest Mysteries of Cricket” is published; the first chapter of the book would constitute the cricketing journey of Bangladesh.

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan and wicketkeeper-batsman Litton Das have been left out of the squad for the Champions Trophy beginning next month. Shakib's place in the squad became untenable after he was reported for a suspect bowling action in England last year.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) selection committee decided to leave Shakib Al Hasan out of the Champions Trophy squad after the star all-rounder had failed a bowling reassessment test in Chennai and remained suspended from bowling as a result.

The Bangladesh batter, who was dropped from the Champions Trophy squad on Sunday morning, responded with a century later that day in the Bangladesh Premier League.

Wicket-keeper batter Litton Das was also snubbed from the 15-member squad while veterans Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah for another ICC event appearance.

Star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan had earlier indicated his desire to retire after the Champions Trophy, and his exclusion from Bangladesh’s 15-man squad for the upcoming tournament likely marks the end of his stellar 18-year international career.

Bangladesh squad for Champions Trophy: Najmul Hossain Shanto (captain), Mushfiqur Rahim (wicket-keeper), Towhid Hridoy, Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan, Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Parvez Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan, and Nahid Rana.

Litton Das has been left out of the 15-member Bangladesh squad for the Champions Trophy. A major name missing from the lineup was former skipper and veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan. Nazmul Hossain Shanto will lead the side for the upcoming ICC Men's Champions Trophy,

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Sunday, January 12, announced their squad for the upcoming ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025. The 15-member squad named by Bangladesh will see Najmul Hossain Shanto as captain of the side.