The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has appointed Mehidy Hasan Miraz as the new ODI captain, replacing Najmul Hossain Shanto. Miraz will lead the team for the next 12 months, starting with the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka next month.
🔴 Key Highlights:
- Miraz takes over from Shanto, who remains Bangladesh’s Test captain.
- Litton Das continues as T20I captain, making Bangladesh one of the few teams with three different captains across formats.
- Miraz has previously captained Bangladesh in four ODIs, stepping in for Shanto during his absence.
- BCB praised Miraz’s leadership qualities, citing his consistent performances with bat and ball.
- Bangladesh’s upcoming tour of Sri Lanka includes two Tests, three ODIs, and three T20Is, with the ODI series scheduled from July 2 to July 8.
📢 Mehidy Hasan Miraz’s Statement:
“Captaining the national team is a dream come true. I’m incredibly honored by the trust the Board has placed in me. I believe in this group—we have the skills and mindset to play fearless cricket.”
⚠️ Strategic Impact:
- Bangladesh aims to rebuild its ODI squad, focusing on long-term stability ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup.
- Shanto remains a key figure in Bangladesh’s batting lineup, despite stepping down as ODI captain.
👉 What do you think? Will Mehidy Hasan Miraz lead Bangladesh to ODI success? Drop your thoughts in the comments!
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