Archive · 2 Nov 2025
Najmul Hossain Shanto Reinstated as Bangladesh Test Captain
Najmul Hossain Shanto, a 27-year-old player, will lead Bangladesh in Test cricket again.
He had previously stepped down as captain earlier in the year.
However, the Bangladesh Cricket Board has decided to bring him back as the Test captain until the end of the current World Test Championship.
The board president praised Shanto's leadership and believes he has the ability to guide the team.
Shanto himself expressed that he is honored and grateful for the trust placed in him.
He is looking forward to leading the team in upcoming matches, including a series against Ireland.
Shanto has captained Bangladesh in 14 Test matches, achieving four wins, nine losses, and one draw, including a significant series win against Pakistan.
Najmul Hossain Shanto has been reinstated as the Test captain for Bangladesh.
The decision by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is for the duration of the 2025-2027 ICC World Test Championship cycle.
Shanto had previously stepped down as Test captain earlier in 2025 after a series loss to Sri Lanka.
BCB President Md Aminul Islam cited Shanto's composure, commitment, and leadership qualities as reasons for his reinstatement.
Shanto has led Bangladesh in 14 Tests since 2023, with a record of four wins, nine losses, and one draw, including a historic series win in Pakistan.
- Who
- Najmul Hossain Shanto
- What
- Reinstated as Test Captain for Bangladesh
- When
- November 02, 2025
- Where
- Bangladesh
- Why
- To provide continuity in leadership for the 2025-2027 ICC World Test Championship cycle.
- Player
- Najmul Hossain Shanto
- Role
- Test Captain
- Board
- Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB)
- Decision Date
- Saturday, November 02, 2025
- Upcoming Series
- Two-Test series against Ireland starting November 11
- WTC Cycle
- 2025-2027