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India.com
13-06-2025
- Sport
- India.com
Mehidy Hasan Miraz named as Bangladesh's new ODI skipper, replaces Najmul Hossain Shanto
Mehidy Hasan Miraz. New Delhi: Bangladesh Cricket Board appointed Mehidy Hasan Miraz as the new captain of the men's One Day International (ODI) team, effective immediately. He succeeds Najmul Hossain Shanto and will lead the team in their upcoming three-match series against Sri Lanka next month. This appointment is for a one-year term. '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. '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,' he further added. Mehidy Hasan Miraz is currently the fourth-ranked all-rounder in the ICC ODI rankings. His ODI career includes 1617 runs and 110 wickets from 105 matches. He became a member of an exclusive club, having scored more than 1000 ODI runs and taken more than 100 ODI wickets in rare double. He is the follower of such famous gamers as Mohammad Rafique, Mashrafe Mortaza, and Shakib Al Hasan. The Bangladesh all-rounder, has previously captained the national team in four ODIs while the regular captain was unavailable. Nazmul Abedeen, chairman of the BCB Cricket Operations Committee, announced that Mehidy Hasan Miraz will be the new captain. 'Miraz has consistently delivered with both bat and ball and brings a fighting spirit and infectious energy to the team. His performances, leadership qualities, and overall maturity make him a fitting choice to guide the team through this transitional phase in our ODI journey,' Nazmul Abedeen said. 'We are grateful for the positivity and character Shanto displayed during his captaincy stint. He remains an integral part of our leadership group and a key figure in the batting unit,' he added.
Qatar Tribune
12-06-2025
- Sport
- Qatar Tribune
Bangladesh appoint Miraz as ODI captain
The Bangladesh Cricket Board has named all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz as the new captain of the men's ODI team, with the 27-year-old set to lead the side for the next 12 months. Miraz takes over the reins from Najmul Hossain Shanto and will officially begin his tenure during Bangladesh's upcoming three-match ODI series in Sri Lanka next month. Speaking after being appointed captain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz felt elated at his appointment. '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. '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.' 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, Miraz 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. Earlier, the all-rounder was named as the vice-captain in Bangaldesh's Test squad for their first assignment of the next World Test Championship cycle next month in Sri Lanka. BCB Cricket Operations Committee Chairman Nazmul Abedeen pointed to the all-rounder's consistency behind the decision to reward him. 'Miraz has consistently delivered with both bat and ball and brings a fighting spirit and infectious energy to the team. His performances, leadership qualities, and overall maturity make him a fitting choice to guide the team through this transitional phase in our ODI journey.' 'We're grateful for the positivity and character Shanto displayed during his captaincy stint. He remains an integral part of our leadership group and a key figure in the batting unit.'
Mint
12-06-2025
- Sport
- Mint
Mehidy Hasan Miraz appointed as Bangladesh's new ODI captain, replacing Najmul Hossain Shanto
Mehidy Hasan Miraz, star all-rounder has been named as the new captain of the men's ODI team. The Bangladesh Cricket Board made the announcement on Thursday (June 12). Miraz has replaced Najmul Hossain Shanto and will officially begin his journey as a skipper during the team's upcoming three-match series in Sri Lanka next month. Notably, Mehidy is set to lead the side for the next 1 year. '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. "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,' he further added. Mehidy Hasan Miraz currently ranks number 4 in the all-rounder's category of the ICC rankings. He has amassed 1617 runs and scalped 110 wickets in the 105 ODIs played, so far. He is also a part of an elite list of Bangladeshi cricketers to have completed the 1000 runs and 100 wickets double in the ODIs. The list includes star cricketers like Mohammad Rafique, Mashrafe Mortaza, and Shakib Al Hasan. Interestingly, the off-spinning all-rounder has experience in the captaincy of the Bangladesh team, he took the role to lead the team in four ODIs in Shanto's absence. BCB Cricket Operations Committee Chairman Nazmul Abedeen revealed the decision to hand the captaincy to Mehidy. 'Miraz has consistently delivered with both bat and ball and brings a fighting spirit and infectious energy to the team. His performances, leadership qualities, and overall maturity make him a fitting choice to guide the team through this transitional phase in our ODI journey,' Nazmul Abedeen said. 'We are grateful for the positivity and character Shanto displayed during his captaincy stint. He remains an integral part of our leadership group and a key figure in the batting unit,' he added.
The Hindu
12-06-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
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. ALSO READ | WTC Final 2025: Cummins enjoys record-breaking day at Lord's, enters 300 Test wickets club '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.
India Gazette
22-05-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
Bangladesh batter Soumya Sarkar ruled out from T20 against Pakistan, Mehidy Hasan becomes replacement
New Delhi [India] May 22 (ANI): Bangladesh batter Soumya Sarkar has been ruled out of the June T20 series against Pakistan due to a back injury. Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who is playing for Lahore Qalandars in the PSL 2025 playoffs, has been as been named as his replacement, according to ESPNcricinfo on Thursday. Pakistan will host Bangladesh for a three-match T20 series starting from May 28, the Bangladesh team is scheduled to arrive in Lahore on May 25, three days before the opener. The tourists' training sessions are planned for May 26 and 27 to ensure optimal preparation for the series. Soumya missed the three T20Is against UAE in Sharjah, a series Bangladesh lost 2-1, and the team physio, Bayjedul Islam Khan said he would need a couple of weeks to recover. 'Following medical evaluation, it has been determined that the injury requires an extended rehabilitation period of approximately 10 to 12 days,' Bayjedul said. 'This effectively means that he will not be available for next week's three-match series in Pakistan,' Bayjedul Islam Khan said. Mehidy was left out of the T20I team that Bangladesh's selectors had chosen for the UAE and Pakistan tour. However, Mehidy has had a successful 2024-25 campaign. In addition to taking three five-wicket hauls and scoring a century in the Test Series against Zimbabwe, he was also named the Player of the Tournament in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2025 for his 355 runs and 13 wickets. Mehidy is with his countrymen Shakib Al Hasan and Rishad Hossain in the Qalandars squad, and he will join the Bangladesh team in Lahore after his PSL commitments. Bangladesh squad: Litton Das (capt), Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Mahedi Hasan (vice-capt), Tanvir Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana, and Shoriful Islam. (ANI)
