{
  "id": 13502197,
  "title": "Liton Das returns as captain as Bangladesh announce UAE tri-series squad; mystery spinner earns maiden call-up",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/liton-das-returns-as-captain-as-bangladesh-announce-uae-tri-series",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-10T19:10:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/liton-das-returns-captain-bangladesh-191000922.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bangladesh announced their 16-member squad for the upcoming tri-series in the United Arab Emirates, which will feature Afghanistan and Zimbabwe, starting on October 17. Liton Das returns as the captain, filling the shoes of Mehidy who was unavailable due to calf injury. Tawhid Hridoy has been named vice-captain for the tournament. Experienced all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz retains his place in the squad. Aliss Al Islam, a mystery spinner, has earned his maiden ODI call-up after impressing in domestic cricket. He has taken 35 wickets in 19 List A matches and 60 wickets in 59 T20s. Fast bowler Hasan Mahmud re-enters the squad, while Nahid Rana, an express pacer, misses out as he is still recovering from a side strain. Liton Das was appointed ODI captain in July, taking over from Mehidy, who is now focusing on his all-round contributions without the additional leadership responsibility. The tri-series starts with Bangladesh playing against Zimbabwe in Abu Dhabi on October 17, followed by a match against Afghanistan on October 21. Afghanistan and Zimbabwe will face off on October 19, with the top two teams advancing to the final on October 23. Zimbabwe has also announced their squad, with Sikandar Raza taking over as captain from Tafadzwa Tsiga and Vincent Masekesa. Fast bowler Richard Ngarava is still recovering from a back injury.",
  "summary": "The Bangladesh Cricket Board has officially unveiled a 16-member squad for the upcoming tri-series in the UAE. Liton Das, who is making a comeback from injury, will captivate the team, with Tawhid Hridoy serving as vice-captain. Rising star Aliss Al Islam also receives his first ODI call-up following exceptional performances in domestic cricket.",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}