Najmul Hossain Shanto will continue as the captain of the Test side until the end of the 2025-2027 ICC World Test Championship cycle, announced the Bangladesh Cricket Board on Saturday.
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BCB president Aminul Islam said the decision reflects the Board鈥檚 confidence in the 27-year-old batter鈥檚 leadership and his vision with the red-ball cricket.
鈥楽hanto has shown composure, commitment and a deep understanding of Test cricket. Under his leadership, we have seen growth and belief in the team. The Board feels that continuity in leadership will serve us well as we move forward in this new Test Championship cycle,鈥� said Aminul in the press release provided by the BCB.
Shanto became the Test captain in 2023 and has since led Bangladesh in 14 Test matches.听
However, he decided to step down from the captaincy, opposing the concept of having three different captains for the three formats after the Sri Lanka tour.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz was the front-runner to take up the role alongside the ODIs, but Shanto eventually stayed the position.
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鈥業 feel truly honoured to continue leading the Bangladesh Test team and I am very grateful to the Board for the faith and trust they have shown in my captaincy,鈥� Shanto said in the BCB press release.听
鈥楥aptaining my country in Test cricket is the greatest pride of my life. I will do my utmost to repay the responsibility that has been entrusted to me.鈥櫶�
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Shanto鈥檚 next assignment will be the forthcoming two-Test series against Ireland, starting on November 11 at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.
鈥業t is a joy to lead a team that has so much talent and potential, and I believe we have an exciting and positive season ahead. We are looking forward to the upcoming series against Ireland later this month, which marks the start of a busy and important period for Bangladesh Test cricket,鈥� he added.
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