Shakib Al Hasan Named Captain of Bangladesh Cricket Team for Asia Cup and World Cup

In a significant development for Bangladesh cricket, star all-rounder Shakib al Hasan has been appointed as the new captain of the national team for the upcoming Asia Cup and the World Cup later this year in India. This announcement comes after much anticipation and deliberation within the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), reflecting the board’s thorough consideration of potential candidates.

BCB President announces Shakib as captain

BCB President Nazmul Hassan Papon announced the board’s decision to reporters at his residence in the capital. “We have appointed Shakib as the captain for Asia Cup and World Cup. The World Cup and Asia Cup squad will be announced tomorrow. The selectors will name a squad of 17 members,” Nazmul said.

Shakib al Hasan’s selection as the captain had been widely speculated and expected, given his stature as a seasoned player and a prominent figure in the cricketing world. The news of his captaincy was initially scheduled to be revealed earlier this week, precisely on Monday. However, the board deemed it crucial to take the candidates’ perspectives into account before making the decision final. It’s worth noting that Shakib al Hasan is currently participating in the Lanka Premier League being held in Colombo.

Shakib takes over the responsibility from Tamim

The void in the ODI captaincy arose when Tamim Iqbal resigned from the position on August 3, citing a back injury that led to his withdrawal from the upcoming Asia Cup. Tamim’s aspiration to regain fitness for the ODI series against New Zealand, commencing on September 21, and the subsequent ODI World Cup remains a focal point of his plans. Interestingly, Tamim had earlier taken an emotional decision to retire from international cricket on July 6 but subsequently reversed his decision following an appeal from Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Shakib al Hasan’s leadership experience will be called upon once again as he takes charge of the team. Having captained the team on 50 occasions previously, Shakib has secured victories in 23 of those matches while experiencing 26 losses. The team management’s unwavering confidence in his abilities reflects their optimism and expectations for him to lead the team to new heights of success.

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