Taijul Islam 'Fully Prepared' For Bangladesh Test Captaincy

28.10.2024 - 11:55 sports.ndtv.com

Bangladesh left-arm spinner Taijul Islam said that he is prepared to take the Test captaincy role after playing international cricket for a decade amid uncertainty over Najmul Hossain Shanto's leadership future.

Currently, Shanto leads Bangladesh across formats and is likely to leave his role after the ongoing home Test series against South Africa.

Shanto has informed the Bangladesh Cricket Board of his decision to step down and is awaiting approval from board president Faruque Ahmed, who is currently abroad and expected to return soon.

Asked about Shanto's decision, the spinner said he is unaware of the development but pitched himself as his successor in the red-ball format. "I haven't heard anything on this matter (regarding Najmul quitting from captaincy).

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Bangladesh's all-format captain Najmul Hossain Shanto is likely to step down from the leadership role after the conclusion of the ongoing home Test series against South Africa. The Bangladesh Cricket Board had appointed Najmul as captain across formats for a year in February 2024, with plans for him to lead the team in the Champions Trophy next year. However, Najmul has informed the board of his decision to step down and is awaiting approval from board president Faruque Ahmed, who is currently abroad and expected to return soon.

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