In a stunning turn of events, Bangladesh’s ODI captain Tamim Iqbal announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on Thursday, leaving the cricketing world in disbelief. With the ICC ODI World Cup just months away, this sudden departure has dealt a significant blow to Bangladesh’s preparations. As the nation reels from the loss of their skipper, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has swiftly taken action to address the leadership vacuum.
Litton Das to lead
The BCB confirmed that wicketkeeper-batsman Litton Das will take charge of the team for the remaining two ODIs against Afghanistan on July 7. Litton, who has already captained Bangladesh across all three formats in temporary roles, including leading the team to a memorable 2-1 series victory against India last year, is seen as a strong contender to lead the side in the upcoming World Cup.
The BCB confirmed that wicketkeeper-batsman Litton Das will take charge of the team for the remaining two ODIs against Afghanistan on July 7. Litton, who has already captained Bangladesh across all three formats in temporary roles, including leading the team to a memorable 2-1 series victory against India last year, is seen as a strong contender to lead the side in the upcoming World Cup.
Bangladesh discuss the future course of action
In an emergency meeting held by BCB president Nazmul Hasan, the board discussed the next course of action in the wake of Tamim’s retirement. While Litton has been appointed as the captain for the remaining ODIs, the BCB will reach out to Tamim in an attempt to convince him to reconsider his decision and continue playing for the national team.
As Bangladesh faces a crucial period of transition and preparation for the World Cup, the BCB remains committed to exploring all possibilities to ensure the team’s success. The decision on the ODI captaincy for the World Cup will be determined after careful consideration of the team’s needs, the availability of experienced players, and the future of Bangladesh cricket.
The coming months will undoubtedly witness intense speculation and anticipation as Bangladesh strives to find the right leadership to guide them in the pinnacle of ODI cricket. Fans and stakeholders eagerly await further developments and the team’s path forward in this challenging time.
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