Overview
- Bangladesh and Afghanistan begin a three-match T20I series in Sharjah today, with games also on October 3 and 5 before three ODIs next week.
- BCB officials say Soumya Sarkar has not yet received a UAE visa and is likely to miss the first T20I unless clearance arrives at short notice.
- Regular captain Litton Das is out injured, with Jaker Ali confirmed to lead and keep wicket for Bangladesh in the T20Is.
- Rashid Khan captains Afghanistan, whose T20I squad features teenagers Wafiullah Tarakhil and Bashir Ahmad after strong domestic seasons.
- In India the match airs on Eurosport with streaming on FanCode, while Nagorik TV carries it in Bangladesh and Lemar TV broadcasts in Afghanistan.