Mehidy Hasan replaces Najmul Hossain as Bangladesh ODI captain

Mehidy Hasan Replaces Najmul Hossain as Bangladesh ODI Captain

Mehidy Hasan Miraz has been appointed as the new ODI captain of Bangladesh, replacing Najmul Hossain Shanto for the next 12 months. This decision comes just a month before the three-match ODI series in Sri Lanka, scheduled to begin on July 2.

Key Points

• Mehidy Hasan Miraz replaces Najmul Hossain Shanto as ODI captain
• Shanto stepped down from T20I captaincy to focus on batting
• Board felt Miraz's consistent performances and leadership qualities make him ideal candidate
• Miraz has 1617 runs and 110 wickets in 105 ODIs, ranked No. 4 among allrounders in ICC ODI rankings
• He is part of the elite club who have achieved 1000 runs and 100 wickets double in 50-overs format

Mehidy's Reaction

"It is a huge honour for me to be entrusted with this responsibility by the Board," Miraz said. "Leading the country is a dream for any cricketer and I am grateful for the confidence the Board has shown in me."

Shanto's Record

Shanto scored 1565 runs averaging 34.77 in 49 ODIs, including three centuries and 10 fifties. He made 564 runs in 13 ODIs as captain, averaging 51.27, and lost nine games and won four during his tenure.