Mehidy Hasan Miraz, star all-rounder has been named as the brand new captain of the boys’s ODI staff. The Bangladesh Cricket Board made the announcement on Thursday (June 12). Miraz has changed Najmul Hossain Shanto and can formally start his journey as a skipper throughout the staff’s upcoming three-match sequence in Sri Lanka subsequent month. Notably, Mehidy is about to guide the facet for the subsequent 1 12 months.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz expressed his emotions after the appointment
“Captaining the nationwide staff is a dream come true. I’m extremely honoured by the belief the Board has positioned in me. This can be a proud second for me and my household,” he stated.
“I imagine on this group, we’ve the abilities and the mindset to play fearless cricket. I need us to specific ourselves confidently, keep dedicated, and hold taking part in with coronary heart for the nation,” he additional added.
Mehidy Hasan’s ODI stats
Mehidy Hasan Miraz at present ranks quantity 4 within the all-rounder’s class of the ICC rankings. He has amassed 1617 runs and scalped 110 wickets within the 105 ODIs performed, to this point.
A particular milestone by Mehidy Hasan
He’s additionally part of an elite checklist of Bangladeshi cricketers to have accomplished the 1000 runs and 100 wickets double within the ODIs. The checklist consists of star cricketers like Mohammad Rafique, Mashrafe Mortaza, and Shakib Al Hasan.
Mehidy Hasan and captaincy position for Bangladesh
Apparently, the off-spinning all-rounder has expertise within the captaincy of the Bangladesh staff, he took the position to guide the staff in 4 ODIs in Shanto’s absence.
BCB Cricket Operations Committee Chairman on their new ODI captain
BCB Cricket Operations Committee Chairman Nazmul Abedeen revealed the choice at hand the captaincy to Mehidy.
“Miraz has constantly delivered with each bat and ball and brings a preventing spirit and infectious vitality to the staff. His performances, management qualities, and general maturity make him a becoming option to information the staff by this transitional part in our ODI journey,” Nazmul Abedeen stated.
“We’re grateful for the positivity and character Shanto displayed throughout his captaincy stint. He stays an integral a part of our management group and a key determine within the batting unit,” he added.
