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Bangladesh has named dynamic all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz as their captain in the One Day International (ODI) format.
Mehidy will take over the reins from Najmul Hossain Shanto in the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka in the upcoming month.
The appointment has resulted in a split captaincy for Bangladesh in all three formats, with Liton Das as the T20I captain and Najmul Hossain Shanto as the Test skipper.
Following the announcement, Mehidy Hasan Miraz expressed gratitude for having the opportunity to lead his country.
“It is a huge honour for me to be entrusted with this responsibility by the board,” Mehidy said.
“Leading the country is a dream for any cricketer, and I am grateful for the confidence the board has shown in me. I have every faith in this team. We have the talent and the belief to play fearless cricket. I want us to perform with confidence, play without inhibition and continue giving our best for the country,” he added.
The Bangladesh Cricket operations chairman, Nazmul Abedeen, shed light on the decision to name Mehidy as skipper.
“The board felt that Miraz’s consistent performances with the bat and ball, his ability to fight and inspire the team and his energetic presence on and off the field make him an ideal candidate to lead the ODI side during a transitional time,” Nazmul Abedeen said.
He further said, “We believe he has the temperament and maturity to take Bangladesh forward in this format.”
It is pertinent to mention that Mehidy had led Bangladesh in four ODIs last year, during Shanto’s absence due to injury. His first stint was against Afghanistan, followed by a series against the West Indies. However, Bangladesh lost all four games.
Apart from ODIs, Mehidy also stood in as Test captain in the series against West Indies, helping Bangladesh draw the second Test in Jamaica after losing the first Test.
The all-rounder has played 105 ODIs and is the fourth Bangladesh player to do the double of 1000 runs and take 100 wickets in the format.
