3 Potential Replacements For Najmul Hossain Shanto As Bangladesh's New T20I Captain

Najmul Hossain Shanto and Litton Das [Source: @LittonOfficial/x.com]

In recent developments, Najmul Hossain Shanto has stepped down as the captain of the Bangladesh Test team. Notably, Shanto opted to give up the post before but the BCB president stepped in to stop the decision.

As Shanto as given up the post, Bangladesh will be looking for a player who can replace him. With the nation trying to become a better side in the shortest format of international cricket, it is expected that the new captain will be looking to take the team forward from where they are now.

In this article, we will take a look at 3 potential replacements for Najmul Hossain Shanto as the skipper of the Bangladesh T20I team - 

3. Taskin Ahmed

Why Taskin Ahmed Should Be The New Captain Of The Bangladesh T20I Team?

Taskin Ahmed is an important member for the Bangladesh team in all the formats. His ability to pick up wickets at any stage of a game and change the complexion of a match in his team's favour make him a crucial cog in the T20I mechanism of Bangladesh. Besides, Ahmed has alos played the role of vice-captain for the team in the international arena and is a key member of the leadership core. Given his importance as a performer and that fact that he is already a part of the leadership core, Taskin Ahmed could be one of the choices as Bangladesh T20I skipper.

2. Litton Das

Why Litton Das Should Be The New Captain Of The Bangladesh T20I Team?

The Bangladesh batter is known for his big hitting and aggressive attitude at the top order. Litton Das has shown that on his day he can change the momentum of a game and tilt in his team's favour pretty early. Das has also led the team in absence of Najmul Hossain Shanto and knows a few things about captaining the side. The importance of the player and his prior experience as the leader of the team makes him one of the prime contenders for this role.

1. Mehidy Hasan Miraz

Why Mehidy Hasan Miraz Should Be The New Captain Of The Bangladesh T20I Team?

For long, Shakib Al Hasan was the prime all-rounder for Bangladesh in all the formats. With the legend already retiring from international cricket, the role has been taken up by Mehidy Hasan Miraz. The Bangladeshi all-rounder has proven himself as a match winner with both the bat and the ball. The understanding of the game situation and delivering as per the need of the hour is the biggest USP of Miraz. He is also a player who has led Bangladesh in Shanto's absence. So, given the overall utility of the player and the previous leadership experience of Mehidy Hasan Miraz, he looks the best candidate to take up the role.

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