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‘We act as if nothing affects us’: Najmul Hossain Shanto on uncertainty over Bangladesh’s participation in T20 World Cup in India | Cricket News

‘We act as if nothing affects us’: Najmul Hossain Shanto on uncertainty over Bangladesh’s participation in T20 World Cup in India | Cricket News

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Bangladesh’s Test skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto said that even though the uncertainty around the team’s participation in the upcoming T20 World Cup in India is affecting the players, they are acting as if everything was ok. Shanto also slammed Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) Director M Najmul Islam for calling former captain Tamim Iqbal an agent of India. “First of all, if you look at our World Cup results, we’ve never really played consistently good cricket. Last year, we did play well, but there were even better opportunities, and we couldn’t capitalise on them. But you’ll see that something always happens before every World Cup. I can say this from my experience of three World Cups – it does have an effect. Now, we act as if nothing affects us, that we are fully professional cricketers. You guys also understand that we are acting – it’s not easy. Of course, it would be better if these things didn’t happen, but this is partly beyond our control,” he said on Saturday. Bangladesh’s involvement in the showpiece event …

“We Need to Improve a Lot” Najmul Shanto Urges Batting, Fielding Boost After New Zealand Defeat

“We Need to Improve a Lot” Najmul Shanto Urges Batting, Fielding Boost After New Zealand Defeat

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After a defeat against New Zealand in the Champions Trophy 2025 clash, Bangladesh captain Najmul Shanto has urged the side to improve in batting and Fielding departments. Kiwis secured a comfortable five-wicket victory against Najmul Shanto’s side, which means Bangladesh are out of the ICC event. Bangladesh and Pakistan both suffered two defeats in their group-stage matches against India and New Zealand. As a result, the former teams were knocked out of the Champions Trophy. Bangladesh batted first and scored 236 runs with sensible knocks from Najmul Shanto and Jaker Ali. On the other hand, New Zealand easily completed the chase with five wickets left. Najmul Shanto was disappointed after another failure in the ICC campaign. He said that the team’s hitting and defences need a lot of work because they keep making the same mistakes. “It’s very disappointing as a captain and I think if you look at our bowling unit last couple of years, we did a great job. We have some quality fast bowlers and spinners. We always wanted one wrist spinner …

‘Upbeat’ Bangladesh captain Shanto confident about home-like conditions to help his team against India in Champions Trophy | Cricket News

‘Upbeat’ Bangladesh captain Shanto confident about home-like conditions to help his team against India in Champions Trophy | Cricket News

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On Wednesday as Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto sat for his first media briefing ahead of the Champions Trophy, he spent almost half it answering about their pacers. Out of those a majority were around Nahid Rana, their first 150kmph fast bowler, whose workload is the single most topic of discussion among cricket nerds back home. Shanto would give assurance that Rana is as excited and waiting to have a go against India’s top-order. But not until they saw Rana at the ICC Academy nets did there was a collective sigh of relief. Of the eight teams in the Champions Trophy that also includes Afghanistan, which is making its maiden appearance in the tournament, it is Bangladesh that start as rank outsiders. Ranked No 9 in the rankings, they just sneaked into the tournament on the expense of Sri Lanka via better run-rate at the 2023 World Cup. For the first time since 2007, Bangladesh have arrived for an ICC event sans Shakib Al Hasan, their estranged hero who was not so long ago the …

Bangladesh squad for Champions Trophy 2025: Shakib Al Hasan out, Najmul Shanto named captain | Cricket News

Bangladesh squad for Champions Trophy 2025: Shakib Al Hasan out, Najmul Shanto named captain | Cricket News

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The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Sunday announced their 15-member squad for the forthcoming ICC Champions Trophy to be held in Pakistan and the UAE. The Tigers are slated to open their campaign against India in Dubai on February 20, and have put forward big call by removing veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan from the team led by Najmul Hossain Shanto. Suspended for an illegal bowling action in the County Championship in September, the 37-year-old Shakib had recently undergone a second reassessment test in Chennai on December 21. However, with the BCB stating that the star all-rounder failed to clear the test for a second time, Shakib’s chances as a pure batter was deemed insufficient to make the cut. Wicket-keeper batter Litton Das was also snubbed from the 15-member squad while veterans Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah for another ICC event appearance. Bangladesh’s best performance at the ICC level came in the 2017 edition of the Champions Trophy where they reached the semi-finals before falling against India. Bangladesh’s Champions Trophy Squad: Nazmul Hossain Shanto (c), Soumya …

Najmul Shanto Resigns as Bangladesh’s T20I Captain

Najmul Shanto Resigns as Bangladesh’s T20I Captain

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The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has confirmed that Najmul Shanto has decided to step down as the Bangladesh T20I captain. It is reported that Najmul is not interested in captaincy after the conclusion of the home series against South Africa. Initially, he decided to step down from T20I captaincy after the end of the T20 World Cup 2024 but later changed his mind and wanted to quit the captaincy from all three formats. His decision was reverted after BCB president Faruque Ahmed got involved in the matter and the southpaw was named captain for the three match-ODIs against Afghanistan. “Shanto finally told us that he won’t lead in the T20Is and we accepted it but as we don’t have T20Is at the moment, we have time in hand and so we are not picking a new captain,” said a BCB official. Najmul Hossain Shanto (image: BCB) “If there is no injury issue Najmul will remain the captain in Test and ODIs and we have discussed it,” he said. Meanwhile Litton Das is the front-runner to …

Najmul Shanto Resigns as Bangladesh’s T20I Captain

Najmul Shanto, Mushfiqur Ruled Out for West Indies Tests

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Bangladesh secured a major blow ahead of the final match of AFG vs BAN ODI series  on Monday after skipper Najmul Shanto got ruled out of the final match due to groin injury. The BCB also confirmed that Najmul will be unavailable for upcoming test series against West Indies which begins later this month. Shanto sustained injury while fielding in the second game that forced him to leave the ground with Mehidy Hasan taking charge to lead the side. “Due to a groin injury Najmul is not playing the last game against Afghanistan,” told BCB chief selector Gazi Ashraf Hossain. Najmul Shanto was the one played crucial role in Bangladesh’s second win with his 76 runs and levelled the series. Bangladesh ready for a Caribbean #WTC25 challenge 🌴 More from #WIvBAN 👉 https://t.co/t1P47aZSRK pic.twitter.com/mg5BSSaiPK — ICC (@ICC) November 11, 2024 “Shanto underwent an MRI in Sharjah yesterday,” BCB’s Senior Physician Dr. Debashis Chowdhury said. “We have received the team physio’s report and the scan report, which has confirmed a Grade II strain on his left …

Najmul Shanto to Lead Bangladesh Squad for Afghanistan ODIs

Najmul Shanto to Lead Bangladesh Squad for Afghanistan ODIs

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The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced a 15-member squad led by Najmul Shanto for the three ODI series starting on November 06. The announcement comes after Najmul Shanto’s discussion with BCB president Faruque Ahmed on Thursday as the veteran decided to resign from the role ahead of the second test against South Africa at home. While the board named the ODI squad, Mehidy Hasan Miraz was named as the vice-captain for the Afghanistan series. Meanwhile, Shakib Al Hasan who has retired from Tests and T20Is, has voluntarily pulled out of the ODI series. “When he (Shakib) could not play the last Test (against South Africa), he was disappointed from his side. What I feel is that when he could not play he was disappointed and did not practice.” Bangladesh Cricket Team (Image: X) “He is a very professional player and felt that because he is not into training it will not be wise for him as well as for the country to play this series (against Afghanistan),” Faruque told reporters at Chattogram. “He will …

Najmul Hossain Shanto To Continue As Bangladesh Captain For Upcoming ODI Series vs Afghanistan

Najmul Hossain Shanto To Continue As Bangladesh Captain For Upcoming ODI Series vs Afghanistan

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The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has named Najmul Hossain Shanto as captain for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Afghanistan in Sharjah next week, in a shakeup following Shanto’s request to step down from all-format captaincy. The decision came after a discussion between Shanto and BCB president Faruque Ahmed on Thursday following Bangladesh’s recent Test in Chattogram. Though Shanto will lead the squad against Afghanistan, the BCB has yet to announce a long-term decision on his captaincy or the squad for the West Indies tour later in November, where Bangladesh will play two Tests, three ODIs, and three T20Is. As Shanto’s vice-captain for the Afghanistan series, Mehidy Hasan Miraz is seen as a leading candidate for future captaincy, with Taskin Ahmed also considered a strong option. Both players are in the ODI squad for the Afghanistan series and have shown leadership potential. Taskin, with his pace and experience, has been a mainstay in Bangladesh’s bowling attack, while Miraz’s all-round abilities make him a versatile asset. The 22-year-old uncapped pacer Nahid Rana is set …

Najmul Shanto Skips pre-Match Conference at Chattogram; Taijul Islam Steps in

Najmul Shanto Skips pre-Match Conference at Chattogram; Taijul Islam Steps in

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Bangladesh skipper Najmul Shanto has submitted his resignation letter as captain and has expressed his desire to step down from leadership in all three formats following the ongoing series against South Africa. On this occasion, the situation seemed more awkward when Najmul Hossain Shanto skipped the pre-match conference in Chattogram which fueled the rumours surrounding his future as captain. Shanto’s absence has raised speculations as journalists were eager to hear from him in light of his rumoured resignation. However, Taijul Islam attended the press conference instead of him. Taijul Islam answered several questions related to the match and also addressed the matter with diplomacy. he stated that neither the players nor himself are included in the management decisions regarding captaincy or coaching. “I really don’t have the answer to the question [Shanto leaving captaincy]. Me or other players are not involved in management or board meetings. We are not involved in deciding who will be the captain or coach,” he said. Taijul Islam further added that if given the opportunity to take the captaincy he …

Najmul Shanto Skips pre-Match Conference at Chattogram; Taijul Islam Steps in

Najmul Hossain Shanto Likely to Quit as Bangladesh Captain

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Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto is set to step down from the leadership after the conclusion of the ongoing home Test series against South Africa. Bangladesh Cricket has appointed Najmul as captain for all three formats for a year in February 2024, with plans for him to lead the team in the Champions Trophy next year. Najmul has informed the board of his decision to step down and is awaiting approval from BCB president Faruque Ahmed who is currently in abroad and is expected to return soon. A BCB official said, “Yes, he informed us that he is not ready to lead the side after the South Africa series.” Najmul confirmed the same by elaborating on his decision to leave the leadership role. “Let’s see what happens (as far as leading Bangladesh is concerned) because I am still waiting to hear it from the president (BCB),” he said. Najmul Hossain Shanto (image: BCB) A senior BCB director is attempting to persuade Najmul to reconsider his decision to step down as captain. Following the defeat in …