New ODI captain Miraz aims to rebuild the team within a year
Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Cricfrenzy
In a surprising move, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has appointed Mehidy Hasan Miraz as the new captain of the national ODI team, replacing Najmul Hossain Shanto. Miraz will lead the side for the next one year.
The all-rounder addressed the media on Friday, a day after receiving the leadership role, sharing his vision and goals as captain. His captaincy will officially begin with the upcoming ODI series against Sri Lanka.
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Miraz emphasized that individual roles, including his own captaincy, are secondary to building a united team.
"Captaincy doesn’t matter. Playing as a team is what’s most important. It’s time to rebuild our ODI squad. We need to set everything within this one year," Miraz said.
Though this is his first official stint as full-time captain, Miraz has previously led Bangladesh in four ODIs in Shanto's absence. Expressing strong belief in the squad, he reaffirmed his faith in the players' abilities:
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"I have complete faith in this team. There’s no lack of talent. We want to play brave cricket with confidence. In Shaa Allah, we will give our best for the country."
The decision marks a fresh chapter in Bangladesh’s white-ball journey, with Miraz set to steer a transitional phase as the Tigers aim to establish a consistent and competitive ODI unit.
