Bangladesh Cricket Board Appoints Mehidy Litton National Captains

Bangladesh Cricket Board confirms Mehidy as ODI captain and Litton as T20I captain until 2028.

Bangladesh Cricket Board Appoints Mehidy Litton

Official Bangladesh Cricket Captains

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has officially announced new Bangladesh cricket captains to lead the national teams in upcoming international tournaments.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz will serve as the ODI captain until 2027, while Litton Das will take charge of the T20I squad through 2028. These appointments were finalized during the recent board of directors meeting in Dhaka.

Updates To BCB Leadership

Alongside the new Bangladesh cricket captains, the board revealed updates to the broader BCB leadership and support staff. Najmul Hossain Shanto and Saif Hassan have been appointed as vice-captains for the ODI and T20I teams, respectively.

Furthermore, former national player Mohammad Rafique will join the cricket coaching setup as a specialist spin-bowling consultant on a one-year contract.

Administrative Upgrades

The organization is also implementing several administrative and technological modernization initiatives.

These changes aim to improve domestic performance tracking and operational efficiency within the sport. The newly introduced programs include the following developments:

  • A revised Human Resources policy to enhance organizational transparency.
  • The launch of a Player Data App for detailed statistical analysis.
  • The introduction of a Cloud Server App for video and performance insights.

Media Initiatives And Annual Awards

Additionally, the governing body will reinstate its annual awards program to honor outstanding athletic performances.

This initiative will also recognize contributions from domestic cricket journalism. To further support sports media professionals, a new specialized scholarship program has been established by the board.

Key Takeaways

  • Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Litton Das were named as the new ODI and T20I Bangladesh cricket captains.
  • Mohammad Rafique signed a one-year contract to serve as the specialist spin-bowling consultant.
  • The board introduced new digital applications and an annual awards program to modernize operations.

Quiz

Question
1. Until which year will Mehidy Hasan Miraz serve as the ODI captain?
A) 2025
B) 2026
C) 2027
D) 2028
2. Who was appointed as the new specialist spin-bowling coach and consultant?
A) Saif Hassan
B) Mohammad Rafique
C) Najmul Hossain Shanto
D) Litton Das
3. Which new digital platform was launched to provide detailed player statistics?
A) Player Data App
B) Cricket Analytics Hub
C) BCB Stats Tracker
D) Digital Coaching Portal

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