Litton Das, a Hindu cricketer, has been appointed captain of the Bangladesh T20 World Cup 2026 squad. The wicketkeeper-batter, who is also the highest run-getter for Bangladesh in T20Is, will lead the 15-member team. Saif Hassan will serve as vice-captain. The squad includes prominent players like Mustafizur Rahman and Taskin Ahmed. This appointment comes amidst reports of rising violence against Hindus in Bangladesh.