Mehidy Hasan Miraz named Bangladesh's ODI captain, replaces Najmul Hossain Shanto
Mehidy Hasan Miraz will replace Najmul Hossain Shanto as the Bangladesh men's ODI team captain, the Bangladesh Cricket Board confirmed on Thursday.
Mehidy will officially begin his tenure during Bangladesh's upcoming three-match ODI series in Sri Lanka next month.
Speaking after being appointed captain, Mehidy said that he felt elated by the decision.
'Captaining the national team is a dream come true. I'm incredibly honoured by the trust the Board has placed in me. This is a proud moment for me and my family,' he said.
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'I believe in this group — we have the skills and the mindset to play fearless cricket. I want us to express ourselves confidently, stay committed, and keep playing with heart for the country,' Mehidy added.
The off-spinning all-rounder has previously captained Bangladesh in four ODIs in Shanto's absence.
With 1617 runs and 110 wickets in 105 ODIs, Mehidy is currently ranked No. 4 among ODI all-rounders in the ICC rankings.
He is also part of an exclusive group of Bangladeshi cricketers, alongside Mohammad Rafique, Mashrafe Mortaza and Shakib Al Hasan, to have completed the 1000 runs and 100 wickets double in the format.
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