In an important step next to a busy cricket calendar, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) The National ODi has named a new captain for the team. This decision comes when the board continues its strategic reshuffle in leadership roles in forms. Whereas Najmul Hussain Shanto As in -charge of the test side, the BCB has handed over a 50 -over format reins to a promising leader with a long -term stability.
Star all -rounder to lead Bangladesh ODI for next 12 months
Acting Mehidi Hasan Miraz For the next 12 months, Bangladesh has been appointed as the new ODI captain, which has begun the next month with the upcoming three -match ODI series against Sri Lanka. The 26 -year -old replaces shunto, which will continue as the test captain, while Litton Das Marketing of three-captain structure to the national side in the form of in charge of the T20I squad.
This is not the first term of Mehidi in leadership. He first captained Bangladesh in 2023, when Shanto was injured, although all four matches ended to lose. Despite those results, Mehidi’s all-round performance and maturity on the field have placed them in the leadership radar. With 105 Odis for his name, Mehidi is only one of the four Bangladeshi players who have scored 1000+ runs and have taken 100 wickets in the format.
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BCB 2027 looks ahead for the World Cup as the new skipper expresses pride in the captain role
BCB’s decision to appoint Mehidi as ODI captain indicates a long -term vision, especially with 2027 ODI World Cup in focus. Bangladesh is currently ranked 10th in the ICC ODI rankings and should climb the top eight to secure automatic qualifications for the global tournament. Under the leadership of Shunto, Bangladesh won four winning in 13 Odis since 2023, including a series victory over Sri Lanka, but Afghanistan and New Zealand also lost.
“The board is a great respect for me to assigned this responsibility. The leadership of the country is a dream for any cricketer and I am grateful for the belief that the board has shown in me. I have every belief in this team. We have the talent and belief to play fearless cricket. I want us to perform with confidence, continue to play for the country and perform our best for the country.” Mehidi said in an official statement.
