Najmul Unlikely to Lead Bangladesh After SA Tests
The 26-year-old cricketer's captaincy has faced criticism amid a prolonged period of poor form. Initially, Najmul intended to resign from the T20 captaincy following the 2024 T20 World Cup but later decided to step down from leadership across all formats.
Bangladesh's all-format captain Najmul Hossain is poised to step down from his leadership role following the ongoing Test series against South Africa. Initially appointed by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) in February 2024 for a year, Najmul was expected to lead the team in the upcoming Champions Trophy. However, he has indicated his intention to resign, awaiting formal approval from BCB president Faruque Ahmed, who is currently out of the country.
In a brief comment, Najmul acknowledged his decision, saying, "Let's see what happens (as far as leading Bangladesh is concerned) because I am still waiting to hear it from the president (BCB)." While a senior BCB director is attempting to persuade him to reconsider, it appears that a reversal of this decision is unlikely at this point.
In a brief comment, Najmul acknowledged his decision, saying, "Let's see what happens (as far as leading Bangladesh is concerned) because I am still waiting to hear it from the president (BCB)." While a senior BCB director is attempting to persuade him to reconsider, it appears that a reversal of this decision is unlikely at this point.
Captaincy Controversies
The 26-year-old cricketer's captaincy has faced criticism amid a prolonged period of poor form. Initially, Najmul intended to resign from the T20 captaincy following the 2024 T20 World Cup but later decided to step down from leadership across all formats.
If Najmul ultimately does not lead the team beyond the South Africa series, BCB may consider appointing Mehidy Hasan as the captain for Tests and ODIs, while Towhid Hridoy could take charge of the T20 side.
Captaincy Record
Throughout his tenure, Najmul has captained Bangladesh in nine Test matches, securing three victories and suffering six defeats, with a notable highlight being the team's maiden Test series win against Pakistan. In ODIs, he led the side in nine matches, winning three and losing six. His T20I record stands at 10 wins out of 24 matches.
As Bangladesh prepares for a transition in leadership, the cricket community will be watching closely to see how this impacts the team's performance moving forward.
