Najmul Hossain likely to reconsider Test captaincy position

Najmul Hossain to Reconsider Test Captaincy Position

Bangladesh Test Captain Najmul Hossain to Step Down After Sri Lanka Series

Najmul Hossain, the current Bangladesh Test captain, is likely to step down from the position after the two-match series against Sri Lanka. A close source confirmed the development to Cricbuzz, stating that Najmul is adamant about his decision.

Background on Najmul's Decision

Najmul was handed the Test captaincy for one year, but the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) recently removed him as ODI captain. The decision was made without consulting Najmul, who was informed about it while planning to meet with the national head coach Phil Simmons.

BCB's Explanation for Najmul's Removal

BCB president Aminul Islam denied that Najmul was upset with the decision, stating that it was made with the consent of everyone in the board. The BCB wanted to have three different captains for the different formats, with Litton and Shanto captaining the T20 and Test sides, respectively.

Najmul's Reaction to the Decision

A close source stated that Najmul is not happy with the way the situation played out and is unlikely to continue as Test captain. The source added that Najmul is quite adamant about his decision and will convey it to the board soon.

Next Steps for Najmul and the BCB

Najmul is expected to inform the board about his decision soon, and it is unclear whether he will announce it officially after the second Test at Colombo or later. The BCB will then need to decide on a new Test captain, with Mehidy Hasan being a potential candidate.