Nazmul Hossain Shanto was the captain of the Bangladesh team in all three formats a year ago. He first stepped down from the T20I role at the end of last year. Then, before the tour of Sri Lanka in June-July, he was removed from the ODI leadership as well. That tour of Bangladesh began with a Test series. Shanto’s sudden announcement, after the white-shirt battle with the Sri Lankans, has ended his chapter of captaincy in the national team!
Spinner Naim Hasan played Tests under captain Shanto. As a result, he saw Shanto as a captain very closely. In his assessment of Shanto as a leader, Naim told the media that Shanto was a captain who was always thoughtful and responsible in managing the team.
Naim mentioned that the former captain used to plan ahead in every matter, “He (Shant) is a very good captain. He thinks a lot about the game. Captaincy is not an easy job. As a player, I only think about my role in the team. But the captain has to plan for the entire team, the condition and every player.”
Praising Shanto’s leadership while handling the mental pressure of captaincy, the right-arm spinner said, “Captaincy is a very difficult thing. But he has handled it very well. He has kept everyone together. Bangladesh has won many matches under him.”
FAQ
Who is Naim Hasan?
Naim Hasan is a Bangladeshi cricketer who plays as a right-arm off-break bowler. He has represented Bangladesh in international cricket and has shared the dressing room with Najmul Hossain Shanto.
What did Naim Hasan say about Shanto as captain?
Naim Hasan praised Najmul Hossain Shanto, calling him a “very good captain.” He appreciated Shanto’s leadership qualities and his ability to support younger players.
What is Shanto’s role in the Bangladesh team?
Najmul Hossain Shanto has served as the captain of the Bangladesh national cricket team in various formats, particularly during transitions or when regular captains were unavailable.
How has Shanto performed as captain so far?
Shanto has shown maturity and calmness as a leader. Under his captaincy, Bangladesh has seen moments of promise, with Shanto also contributing with the bat.
