Rohit Sharma, the current captain of the Indian cricket team in the T20 format, is set to step down from his leadership role in T20 cricket. The decision comes in the wake of the positive feedback received by the team management regarding Rohit's captaincy during the World Cup. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has expressed no objections to Rohit continuing as the captain for One Day Internationals (ODIs) in the interim.
In a historic feat, Nazmul Hossain Shanto has etched his name in the record books by scoring a century in his debut match as captain, becoming the first Bangladeshi cricketer to achieve this milestone under his leadership.
Nazmul Hossain Shanto took on the role of interim captain in three ODI matches, all of which ended in losses for the Bangladesh team. However, his Test captaincy debut in the Sylhet Test marked a distinguished beginning for Shanto in the elite cricket format.
Bangladesh achieved a historic victory in the Sylhet Test against New Zealand, breaking the longstanding pattern of never winning a Test cricket match against them on home soil. Under the captaincy of Nazmul Hossain Shanto, the team secured a 150-run triumph, marking a significant departure from past records. Shanto not only led from the front but also showcased his cricketing acumen, earning praise for his on-field presence that extended beyond his century-scoring performance.
In a surprising turn of events, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has adopted a different stance regarding Shakib Al Hasan's captaincy, contradicting earlier statements. Initially appointed as the captain for the World Cup after Tamim Iqbal's resignation, Shakib had asserted in an interview that he would not continue as captain beyond the ODI World Cup. However, recent comments from the BCB suggest a shift in perspective within just a month.
Prior to the World Cup, Shakib Al Hasan had firmly stated that he would step down as captain after the tournament. However, the dynamic perspective of the Bangladeshi left-handed all-rounder regarding leadership has undergone a change over time.
Sri Lanka is set to witness a change in leadership during the upcoming T20 and ODI series against Zimbabwe. Dasun Shanaka, following the World Cup disappointment, is no longer at the helm. The Sri Lanka Cricket Board has appointed Wanindu Hasaranga as the captain for the T20 series and Kushal Mendis for the ODI series.
