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In all three formats, Bangladesh’s captain will be
Najmul Hossain Shanto. CEO Shanto has been given a one-year term, as stated by
BCB President Nazmul Hassan. At least in the T20I format, which Shakib Al Hasan
was expected to reign until the next T20 World Cup in June, the news is
unexpected.
Both on a white-ball tour of New Zealand and in the
most recent Test match against New Zealand, Shanto led with distinction. It’s
thought that the BCB had Shakib under consideration for the ODI captaincy, but
after Shakib informed them of an eye ailment that would prevent him from
playing in the forthcoming series against Sri Lanka, the board decided to go
with Shanto.
Prior to this year’s World Cup, Shakib had declared
that he would relinquish the ODI captaincy following the major 50-over
competition. In addition, he had made it clear that he was not likely to play
in Test matches going forward but that he would like to captain the team in the
T20 World Cup. In the previous 12 months, Shakib had assembled a formidable
Twenty20 team, which included a victory over England.
Gazi Ashraf Hossain was also named by the BCB as the
senior men’s side’s new chief selector. Another new selector appointed was
Hannan Sarkar. After eight years, it signifies the end of Minhajul Abedin’s
tenure as head selector. As a selector, Habibul Bashar also leaves.