Bangladesh name new ODI captain with 2027 World Cup in sight

Experienced wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das has been appointed Bangladesh's new ODI captain as the team begins preparations for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup next year.

The 31-year-old succeeds Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who had led the side since June 2025 but was replaced following Bangladesh's 2-1 ODI series defeat away to Zimbabwe earlier this month.

Under Miraz’s leadership since taking over in June 2025, the Tigers won 10 matches and lost nine out of 20. During his tenure, Bangladesh showed big progress during this period, recording series victories over West Indies, Pakistan, Australia and New Zealand at home.

Das, who is already leading Bangladesh in the T20Is, now takes over the ODI format as well. He has previously captained the ODI team standing in and has three wins from seven in the 50-over format.

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