In a big transfer forward of a busy cricketing calendar, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has named a brand new captain for the nationwide ODI staff. The choice comes because the board continues its strategic reshuffle in management roles throughout codecs. Whereas Najmul Hossain Shanto stays in command of the Take a look at facet, the BCB has handed over the reins of the 50-over format to a promising chief with a watch on long-term stability.
Star all-rounder to steer Bangladesh ODI facet for the following 12 months
Star all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz has been appointed as Bangladesh’s new ODI captain for the following 12 months, beginning with the upcoming three-match ODI collection towards Sri Lanka subsequent month. The 26-year-old replaces Shanto, who will proceed because the Take a look at skipper, whereas Litton Das stays in command of the T20I squad—marking a three-captain construction for the nationwide facet throughout codecs.
This isn’t Mehidy’s first stint in management. He beforehand captained Bangladesh in 4 ODIs in 2023 when Shanto was injured, though the facet ended up on the shedding facet in all 4 matches. Regardless of these outcomes, Mehidy’s all-round performances and maturity on the sector have saved him within the management radar. With 105 ODIs to his identify, Mehidy is certainly one of solely 4 Bangladeshi gamers to have scored 1000+ runs and brought 100 wickets within the format.
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BCB appears to be like forward to 2027 World Cup as new skipper expresses delight in captaincy position
The BCB’s determination to nominate Mehidy as ODI captain alerts a long-term imaginative and prescient, particularly with the 2027 ODI World Cup in focus. Bangladesh are at present ranked tenth within the ICC ODI rankings and should climb into the highest eight to safe automated qualification for the worldwide match. Underneath Shanto’s management, Bangladesh registered 4 wins in 13 ODIs since 2023, together with a collection victory over Sri Lanka but additionally suffered defeats to Afghanistan and New Zealand.
“It’s a big honour for me to be entrusted with this duty by the board. Main the nation is a dream for any cricketer and I’m grateful for the boldness the board has proven in me. I’ve each religion on this staff. We’ve got the expertise and the idea to play fearless cricket. I would like us to carry out with confidence, play with out inhibition and proceed giving our greatest for the nation,” stated Mehidy in a official assertion.
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