Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Litton Das Named Bangladesh ODI Captain Ahead of 2027 World Cup
Bangladesh Cricket Board said that Litton Das will now lead the national team in one-day matches.
He already plays and leads the team in shorter games.
The change comes after the team lost a series in Zimbabwe.
Bangladesh wants to get ready for the big 2027 World Cup.
They also hope to play India in September to improve friendship.
The new captain will help the team practice and plan for the future.
This is a big step for Bangladesh cricket.
Everyone is excited to see how Litton will guide the team.
The move shows the board’s long‑term plan for success.
Litton Das named new Bangladesh ODI captain, succeeding Mehidy Hasan Miraz.
Appointment announced by Bangladesh Cricket Board on July 29, 2026.
Das already captains Bangladesh in T20Is and has prior ODI captaincy experience.
The change follows Bangladesh's 1-2 ODI series defeat in Zimbabwe and is part of a long‑term strategy for the 2027 World Cup.
Bangladesh also aims to use sports diplomacy to restore ties with India, with a bilateral series scheduled for September.
- Who
- Litton Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Bangladesh Cricket Board
- What
- Appointment of Litton Das as Bangladesh ODI captain
- When
- July 29, 2026
- Where
- Bangladesh
- Why
- To prepare for the 2027 World Cup after a recent series defeat
- New ODI captain
- Litton Das
- Previous captain
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz
- Date of appointment
- July 29, 2026
- Series defeat
- 1-2 in Zimbabwe
- World Cup target
- 2027 Cricket World Cup
