Mehidy Hasan Miraz appointed as new ODI captain for Bangladesh cricket team | Cricket News


Mehidy Hasan Miraz appointed as new ODI captain for Bangladesh cricket team
Mehidy Hasan Miraz (PTI Photo)

Bangladesh appointed Mehidy Hasan Miraz as their new ODI captain on Thursday, with the 27-year-old all-rounder taking over from Najmul Hossain Shanto in the limited-overs format.The Bangladesh Cricket Board confirmed that Miraz will commence his leadership during their three-match ODI series in Sri Lanka, scheduled for July.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!“Captaining the national team is a dream come true… this is a proud moment for me and my family,” he stated, as reported in the International Cricket Council (ICC) announcement.“I believe in this group — we have the skills and the mindset to play fearless cricket.”Currently ranked fourth amongst ODI all-rounders in ICC rankings, Miraz brings previous leadership experience, having led Bangladesh in four ODIs whilst deputising for Shanto.The Sri Lankan tour also includes two Test matches, with the opening match beginning in Galle on June 17, followed by the second Test in Colombo from June 25.In the Test format, Miraz will serve as vice-captain under Shanto’s leadership as they embark on the new World Test Championship cycle.



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