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Mehidy Hasan Miraz appointed Bangladesh's ODI captain for next 12 months
The Island
|June 14, 2025
Mehidy Hasan Miraz has been appointed Bangladesh's ODI captain for the next 12 months. He will take over from the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka next month.
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Mehidy's ODI appointment means Bangladesh now have three different captains in the three formats. Mehidy took over from Najmul Hossain Shanto, who remains the Test captain, while Litton Das is the T20I captain.
"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."
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