Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced Najmul Hossain Shanto as the full-time captain for the national team until the end of 2024.
Shanto's tenure begins with the forthcoming limited-overs series against Sri Lanka, where Bangladesh will host their opponents in six matches next month.
Shanto, known for his solid batting and leadership qualities, will lead a formidable Bangladesh squad comprising seasoned players and promising talents. Notably absent from the squad is Shakib Al Hasan, who continues his recovery from a retinal issue discovered last month.
The squads for the series have been unveiled, featuring a blend of experienced campaigners and emerging stars:
Bangladesh T20I Squad:
Najmul Hossain Shanto (c)
Litton Kumer Das
Anamul Haque Bijoy
Md Naim Sheikh
Tawhid Hridoy
Soumya Sarkar
Shak Mahedi Hasan
Mahmudullah
Taijul Islam
Rishad Hossain
Taskin Ahmed
Mustafizur Rahman
Shoriful Islam
Tanzim Hasan Sakib
Aliss Al Islam
Bangladesh ODI Squad (First Two Matches):
Najmul Hossain Shanto (c)
Anamul Haque Bijoy
Soumya Sarkar
Tanzid Hasan Tamim
Litton Kumer Das
Mushfiqur Rahim
Tawhid Hridoy
Mahmudullah
Mehidy Hassan Miraz
Taijul Islam
Rishad Hossain
Taskin Ahmed
Shoriful Islam
Tanzim Hasan Sakib
Mustafizur Rahman
The fixtures for the series are as follows:
T20Is:
March 4 - Sylhet
March 6 - Sylhet
March 9 - Sylhet
ODIs:
March 13 - Chattogram
March 15 - Chattogram
March 18 - Chattogram
