Dhaka, Nov 1 (UNI) The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) today confirmed that Najmul Hossain Shanto will continue as Bangladesh’s Test captain until the conclusion of the 2025–2027 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle.
Shanto, who took charge of the red-ball side in 2023, has so far led the team in 14 Test matches, a phase marked by gradual improvement and growing competitiveness in the longest format.
BCB President Mohammad Aminul Islam said the decision reflected the Board’s faith in the 27-year-old’s leadership and long-term vision for Bangladesh’s Test cricket.
“Shanto has shown composure, commitment, and a deep understanding of Test cricket. Under his leadership, we have seen growth, belief, and consistency. The Board believes continuity in leadership will be crucial as we move forward in this WTC cycle,” Aminul said.
Expressing gratitude, Shanto said he was deeply honoured by the BCB’s trust. “Captaining my country in Test cricket is the greatest pride of my life. I will do my utmost to justify the responsibility entrusted to me. It is a joy to lead a team with such talent and potential, and we are looking forward to an exciting season ahead,” he said.
Bangladesh are set to face Ireland later this month in what will be their first Test assignment under Shanto’s renewed captaincy tenure.
