Overview

• A BCB official told Cricbuzz that Soumya Sarkar’s UAE visa is still pending and could take up to three days, making his participation in the first T20I unlikely.
• The three-match T20I series will be played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on October 2, 3 and 5.
• Jaker Ali captains Bangladesh in Litton Das’s absence, while Rashid Khan leads Afghanistan.
• The first match begins at 8:30 PM IST with the toss at 8:00 PM IST, televised in India on Eurosport and streamed on FanCode.
• Both teams seek to reset after underwhelming Asia Cup campaigns as they build toward the 2026 T20 World Cup.