The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has appointed all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz as the brand new captain of the boys’s One Day Worldwide (ODI) workforce. The 27-year-old will take over the reins from Najmul Hossain Shanto and can lead the aspect for the following 12 months.
Mehidy is about to start his captaincy stint throughout Bangladesh’s upcoming three-match ODI sequence in opposition to Sri Lanka in July. He admitted that main the nationwide workforce is a dream come true and a proud second for each him and his household. He additionally acknowledged the expertise inside the squad and expressed confidence within the workforce’s capacity to carry out effectively for the nation.
“Captaining the nationwide workforce is a dream come true. I’m extremely honoured by the belief the Board has positioned in me. It is a proud second for me and my household. I consider on this group — we’ve got the abilities and the mindset to play fearless cricket. I need us to specific ourselves confidently, keep dedicated, and preserve enjoying with coronary heart for the nation,” mentioned Mehidy to the ICC.
The off-spinner has beforehand captained Bangladesh in 4 ODIs within the absence of Shanto. In his ODI profession up to now, Mehidy has scored 1,617 runs and brought 110 wickets in 105 matches. He’s at the moment ranked No. 4 amongst ODI all-rounders within the ICC rankings.
Mehidy additionally joins an elite group of Bangladeshi cricketers, together with Mohammad Rafique, Mashrafe Mortaza, and Shakib Al Hasan, to realize the milestone of 1,000 runs and 100 wickets in ODIs. Earlier this yr, he was named vice-captain of Bangladesh’s Check squad for the upcoming World Check Championship (WTC) cycle, which begins on June 17 in Sri Lanka.
Miraz has constantly delivered with bat and ball and brings preventing spirit: Abedeen
The BCB Cricket Operations Committee Chairman, Nazmul Abedeen, acknowledged Mehidy’s constant performances earned him the management position. He additionally praised Shanto for displaying immense character and emphasised that he’ll proceed to be a key participant within the workforce’s batting lineup.
“Miraz has constantly delivered with each bat and ball and brings a preventing spirit and infectious vitality to the workforce. His performances, management qualities, and total maturity make him a becoming option to information the workforce by this transitional section in our ODI journey,” mentioned Aberdeen.
“We’re grateful for the positivity and character Shanto displayed throughout his captaincy stint. He stays an integral a part of our management group and a key determine within the batting unit,” he concluded.
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