Bangladesh Names Litton Das Captain for T20 World Cup 2026 Amidst IPL Controversy

• Bangladesh announced its squad for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, appointing Hindu player Litton Das as captain.
• The decision follows star bowler Mustafizur Rahman's removal from IPL by KKR, amidst BJP's calls regarding "Hindu issues" in Bangladesh.
• The T20 World Cup 2026 will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8.
• Bangladesh is placed in Group C, the "Group of Death," alongside England, West Indies, Nepal, and Italy.
• Their first match is against West Indies on February 7 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, followed by Italy on February 9 at the same venue.

Why It Matters: Bangladesh appoints Litton Das as T20 World Cup captain, navigating IPL controversy involving Mustafizur.