Nazmul Hossain Shanto has been at the center of discussion in Bangladesh cricket for the past week. There were rumors that he was going to step down as the captain of Test cricket. Finally, he himself confirmed the truth of those rumors. Bangladesh lost the last Test against Sri Lanka by an innings.
After the team’s defeat, Shanto came to the press conference as the team’s representative. At the end of the question-and-answer session at the press conference, he suddenly said that he wanted to make an announcement. He said that he would step down from the post of Test captain. Shanto also clarified why he would no longer serve in the white jersey of the Bangladesh team.
Now the question arises who will be the next Test captain. It is believed that the BCB will trust Mehedi Hasan Miraj. Former national team selector Hannan Sarkar also thinks that Miraj will be the new Test captain. Although many may also consider Liton Das as the Test captain, Miraj is ahead of him.
Hannan told Dhaka Post, “Shant was doing well in Tests. Now that he has left, he can focus more on batting. However, Miraj will be the next captain. Liton may also be mentioned, but I think Miraj is the next captain. Miraj is quite capable as a captain.”
Earlier, Shanto said the reason for leaving the captaincy was, “I have had the opportunity to be in this dressing room for a long time, for the last few years. It is my personal opinion that three captains can be a problem for the team. I am stepping down for the good of the team. If the cricket board feels that they should keep all three captains, that is their decision.”
FAQ
Who is Nazmul Hossain Shanto?
Nazmul Hossain Shanto is a professional Bangladeshi cricketer who played as the captain of Bangladesh’s Test cricket team.
Why did Nazmul Hossain Shanto resign as the Test captain?
He resigned following Bangladesh’s heavy defeat to Sri Lanka in the recent Test match, taking responsibility for the team’s poor performance.
When did Shanto announce his resignation?
Shanto confirmed his resignation during a press conference after the Test series loss against Sri Lanka.
How did Bangladesh perform in the Test series against Sri Lanka?
Bangladesh lost the Test match by an innings margin, indicating a significant defeat.
What were the reasons behind Bangladesh’s defeat in the Test?
Bangladesh struggled with both batting and bowling, and were unable to overcome Sri Lanka’s strong performance, leading to a one-sided defeat.
Who is expected to replace Nazmul Hossain Shanto as Test captain?
The Bangladesh Cricket Board has not yet announced a successor; speculation about the new captain is ongoing.
