Bangladesh cricket has seen a significant change in leadership. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has appointed veteran wicketkeeper-batsman Liton Das as the new captain of the men's T20 International team.
Sports News: On May 4th, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) made the important announcement appointing Liton Das as the new captain of Bangladesh's T20 team. Liton will lead the team until the T20 World Cup in 2026. He replaces Nazmul Hossain Shanto, who resigned from captaincy across all formats citing a demanding international schedule. Mehidy Hasan Miraz has been appointed as the vice-captain of the T20 team.
Liton Das previously led the team in a T20 series against the West Indies in December last year, and based on his performance, the board has now entrusted him with the permanent responsibility. The BCB has also announced the team for the upcoming T20 series against the UAE and Pakistan.
Nazmul Hossain Shanto Steps Down
This decision comes after Bangladesh's current captain, Nazmul Hossain Shanto, resigned from captaincy across all formats. He cited an excessive cricket schedule and mental fatigue as reasons for his resignation. The board needed a player who was not only experienced but could also provide b leadership to the team until the next World Cup. Liton Das was deemed suitable for this role.
The board not only changed the captain but also appointed Mehidy Hasan Miraz as the vice-captain. Miraz, known for his off-spin bowling and useful batting, will play a supporting role under Liton's leadership.
Liton's Leadership to be Seen Against UAE and Pakistan
Liton Das will now captain Bangladesh in the upcoming T20 series. The team will play bilateral T20 series against the UAE and Pakistan, which will be crucial preparations before the T20 World Cup. Cricket operations chief Nazmul Abedin, commenting on the appointment, stated that the responsibility given to Liton Das is not just for the present but also part of future preparations. We needed a player who is calm, disciplined, and strategically b; Liton fulfills all these criteria.
Liton Das's Performance to Date
- In T20 Internationals, he has scored 2,020 runs in 95 matches, including 11 half-centuries.
- In ODIs, he has 2,569 runs in 94 matches, including 5 centuries and 12 fifties.
- In Test cricket, he has scored 2,788 runs in 48 matches, with 4 centuries and 17 half-centuries.
He also has prior captaincy experience. He has captained the team in one Test, seven ODIs, and four T20 matches. He led the T20 team against the West Indies in December 2024, and since then, there has been positive discussion regarding his leadership skills.
