Bangladesh announces appointment of a new ODI captain for next 12 months

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 group. The choice comes because the board continues its strategic reshuffle in management roles throughout codecs. Whereas Najmul Hossain Shanto stays accountable for the Take a look at aspect, 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 guide Bangladesh ODI aspect for the subsequent 12 months

Star all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz has been appointed as Bangladesh’s new ODI captain for the subsequent 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 accountable for the T20I squad—marking a three-captain construction for the nationwide aspect 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 aspect ended up on the shedding aspect in all 4 matches. Regardless of these outcomes, Mehidy’s all-round performances and maturity on the sphere have saved him within the management radar. With 105 ODIs to his title, Mehidy is considered one of solely 4 Bangladeshi gamers to have scored 1000+ runs and brought 100 wickets within the format.

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BCB seems to be forward to 2027 World Cup as new skipper expresses delight in captaincy position

The BCB’s choice to nominate Mehidy as ODI captain indicators a long-term imaginative and prescient, particularly with the 2027 ODI World Cup in focus. Bangladesh are presently ranked tenth within the ICC ODI rankings and should climb into the highest eight to safe computerized qualification for the worldwide match. Beneath Shanto’s management, Bangladesh registered 4 wins in 13 ODIs since 2023, together with a collection victory over Sri Lanka but in addition suffered defeats to Afghanistan and New Zealand.

“It’s a enormous 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 arrogance the board has proven in me. I’ve each religion on this group. We now have the expertise and the assumption 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,” mentioned Mehidy in a official assertion.

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