countdown to ICC ODI World Cup 2027 It has already begun, with teams around the world making strategic changes to build a settled team and leadership group for this prestigious tournament. is a program to be jointly organized by South Africa, Zimbabwe And namibiaThe event is expected to mark the beginning of a new era for many cricket playing nations. As preparations are gaining momentum, bangladesh It has become the latest team to revamp its leadership structure to improve consistency and compete strongly on the biggest stage.
Bangladesh appointed new captain ahead of ODI World Cup 2027
Bangladesh has appointed experienced wicketkeeper-batsman Liton Das As the new captain of its ODI team, it marks a significant change in the team’s leadership plans ahead of the 2027 World Cup. The announcement was confirmed by Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Tamim Iqbal after a board meeting at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.
Das, who is already leading Bangladesh in T20 Internationals, will replace Mehidy Hasan Miraz as ODI captain. The appointment comes after the BCB decided to move away from its previous format-specific captaincy model and instead adopt a two-captain structure in international cricket.
Under the revised arrangement, Liton Das will oversee Bangladesh’s white-ball teams in both ODIs and T20Is, while Nazmul Hossain Shanto will continue to captain the Test side. Young batsman Tauheed Hridoy has been named the vice-captain for both limited-overs formats, while Mehdi Hasan Miraj will retain his role as vice-captain in Test cricket.
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Bangladesh hopes revival under fresh leadership
There has been a change in leadership after Bangladesh’s crushing defeat in ODI cricket. mehdi hassan meraz. Mirage, who was appointed captain in June last year, struggled to motivate the team, with the Tigers registering only two wins in 13 overseas ODIs during his tenure.
With less than two years left for the World Cup, the Bangladesh board is determined to reset the team’s direction before entering the crucial phase of qualification and preparation. Liton Das, one of Bangladesh’s most experienced batsmen, will now take on the responsibility of rebuilding confidence and establishing a winning culture in the limited overs setup.
The decision provides continuity for Bangladesh in white-ball cricket, allowing the same leadership group to shape strategies in both ODIs and T20Is. With Tauheed Hridoy emerging as vice-captain and several young players becoming regulars, the Tigers will hope that the new structure will create more stability and help them put in strong performances as they prepare for the 2027 ODI World Cup.
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