As every year, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is set to organise a special friendly match to celebrate Victory Day. This annual tradition brings together former cricketing stars to honour the nation’s history and provide fans with a glimpse of cricketing legends in action. The match this year will be contested between two teams named after national heroes: the Shaheed Juel XI and the Shaheed Mushtaq XI.
The match is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, Victory Day, at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur, commencing at 10:00 AM. Fans can look forward to seeing a dazzling array of talent from Bangladesh’s cricketing past, with players representing both the domestic and international arenas.
Shaheed Juel XI Squad
The Shaheed Juel XI features some of Bangladesh’s most notable names:
- Shahriar Hossain Vidyut
- Javed Omar Belim
- Minhajul Abedin Nannu
- Rajin Saleh
- Shahriar Nafis
- Anwar Hossain
- Abdur Razzak
- Mushfiqur Rahman Babu
- Harun-ur-Rashid Liton
- Talha Zubair
- Sanowar Hossain
- Syed Rasel
- Anwar Hossain Monir
- Enamul Haque Moni
- Rakibul Hasan
These former players have represented Bangladesh in various international fixtures and domestic leagues, bringing experience, skill, and flair to the friendly match.
Shaheed Mushtaq XI Squad
Meanwhile, the Shaheed Mushtaq XI boasts an equally impressive line-up:
- Hannan Sarkar
- Nadif Chowdhury
- Aminul Islam Bulbul
- Khaled Mahmud Sujon
- Habibul Bashar Sumon
- Khaled Masud Pilot
- Mohammad Rafique
- Hasibul Hossain Shanto
- Mohammad Ashraful
- Jahangir Alam
- Tushar Imran
- Mahbubul Alam Robin
- Sajidul Islam
- Jamal Babu
The Shaheed Mushtaq XI similarly comprises legends who have left indelible marks on Bangladesh cricket, making this friendly a celebration of the sport’s history in the country.
This match is more than just a game; it is a tribute to the nation’s freedom fighters, linking the spirit of cricket with Bangladesh’s Victory Day. Fans are encouraged to come and witness cricketing icons, relive memorable moments, and celebrate the country’s sporting heritage.
Victory Day Friendly Match Details
| Detail | Information |
| Occasion | Victory Day, 16 December 2025 |
| Venue | Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka |
| Match Start Time | 10:00 AM |
| Teams | Shaheed Juel XI vs Shaheed Mushtaq XI |
| Purpose | Tribute to freedom fighters and celebration of cricketing legends |
| Notable Players | Mushfiqur Rahman Babu, Abdur Razzak, Mohammad Ashraful, Khaled Mahmud Sujon |