Captaincy extensions bestowed upon Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Liton Das

The Bangladesh Cricket Board on Saturday, on April 4, announced that Mehidy Hasan Miraz will continue to serve as ODI captain until 2027. BCB also confirmed that Litton Das will lead the T20I side through to the 2028 T20 World Cup, rewarding him for his active role in moulding the team over the past year. The development followed the fourth board meeting of the current administration at the Sher-e Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur.

“Since our T20 captain’s tenure ended with the 2026 T20 World Cup, the current T20 captain and vice-captain will continue until the next T20 World Cup in 2028. At the same time, our ODI captain’s tenure is also nearing its end. So, we feel it is very important that the captains can work uninterrupted and follow a long-term vision,” BCB Cricket Operations Chairman Nazmul Abedeen Fahim told reporters after a board meeting.

“Mehidy Hasan Miraz has already been leading the team for about a year, and with the World Cup approaching, we thought that giving him this opportunity would allow him to organise and strengthen the team even better. In my view, Miraz has been doing well and has performed strongly for the team. Considering all these factors, this decision has been made to provide a long-term tenure, ensuring that the captains can play a decisive role in shaping and managing the team effectively,” he added.

The authorities also aim to strengthen the coaching set-up by appointing former left-arm spinner Mohammad Rafique as a spin-bowling consultant on a one-year contract.