Soumya Sarkar has made a comeback to the Bangladesh T20I squad for the series against Afghanistan after captain Litton Das was ruled out due to a side strain. Jaker Ali will lead the side in Litton's absence, while the rest of the squad that played in the Asia Cup in the UAE was retained.

Bangladesh's team physio Bayjedul Islam did not specify a timeframe for Litton's return. "He (Litton Das) had missed the last two matches of the Asia Cup with a side strain. An MRI scan has revealed a grade 1 strain on the left abdominal muscle," Bayjedul said. "He is undergoing recovery and will not be available for the T20 series. The medical team will continue to manage his rehab and monitor his progress."

Sarkar, 32, returned to the side after injuries forced him out of the T20I series agai

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