Litton Das Replaces Mehidy Hasan Miraz as Bangladesh ODI Captain

Mehidy Hasan Miraz’s tenure at the helm of Bangladesh’s One Day International squad has come to an end following a string of disappointing performances in white-ball cricket. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) officially took the decision to relieve the all-rounder of his captaincy duties during a crucial board meeting on Wednesday, bringing weeks of intense speculation to a definitive close. A reliable source within the national cricket governing body confirmed the major leadership transition to the press.

In his place, the BCB named seasoned top-order batter Litton Das as the new ODI captain. Litton already holds the mantle of leadership in the T20 International format, meaning he will now steer the national team across both white-ball formats as Bangladesh seeks stability ahead of upcoming international series.

Public and professional dissatisfaction surrounding Miraz’s leadership had mounted significantly following Bangladesh’s recent shock ODI series defeat against Zimbabwe. Under his stewardship, the team struggled to find consistency, triggering widespread criticism from fans and cricket analysts alike regarding his tactical decisions, field placements, and personal form with both bat and ball. The series loss to Zimbabwe ultimately proved to be the tipping point for the board members, accelerating discussions regarding an immediate overhaul in the squad’s command structure.

By appointing Litton to oversee both the 50-over and 20-over setups, the BCB aims to establish a unified and cohesive tactical direction across limited-overs cricket. Litton, an experienced campaigner with substantial international exposure, now faces the formidable challenge of restoring confidence within the dressing room, revamping team dynamics, and guiding the national side back to winning ways on the global stage.

The BCB expects that consolidating the white-ball captaincy under Litton will reduce tactical friction and allow Miraz to refocus entirely on his primary role as a key all-rounder for the team. With several major international fixtures lined up in the international calendar, cricket enthusiasts across the country will be watching closely to see how Litton responds to the added responsibility of dual leadership.