Bangladesh cricket is bracing for a leadership shake-up in the 50-over format, with reports indicating that Mehidy Hasan Miraz’s tenure as ODI captain is coming to an end well before its scheduled expiry. The Bangladesh Cricket Board is reportedly set to hand the role to Litton Das, currently the T20I captain, in a move that would mark a return to separate captains across formats rather than the unified structure the board had been building toward.
What’s Behind the Change
The trigger, by most accounts, is Bangladesh’s dismal record away from home under Miraz. Since taking over the ODI captaincy in June last year, Miraz has managed just two wins in thirteen matches played in away conditions, a return that has clearly tested the board’s patience despite home success against West Indies and Pakistan. That contrast- strong results at home, poor ones abroad- appears to have shaped the board’s thinking heading into a scheduled meeting at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur.
Notably, this comes only months after the BCB publicly extended Miraz’s captaincy through the 2027 ODI World Cup, a decision framed at the time as a vote of confidence meant to give him room to build a settled squad. The reported reversal, if confirmed, would represent an unusually swift change of course.
The Proposed New Setup
Under the structure said to be on the table, Litton Das would take over the ODI side while continuing to lead the T20I team, effectively becoming captain across both white-ball formats. Najmul Hossain Shanto, who lost the ODI captaincy to Miraz last year, would remain focused solely on the Test side rather than reclaiming the 50-over role, a job the board is said to have considered offering him before deciding against it in order to protect his focus on red-ball cricket.
Towhid Hridoy, who currently serves as Litton’s deputy in T20Is, is expected to be given the same role in ODIs if the proposal goes through, positioning him as a leadership prospect the board is keen to develop for the future.
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Why This Matters for Bangladesh Cricket
A return to format-specific captains outside of Tests would be a notable departure from the board’s recent preference for consolidating leadership. It also reflects mounting pressure on results as Bangladesh looks ahead to the 2027 ODI World Cup, where away form and adaptability to different conditions will matter far more than performances at home. Losing the captaincy job twice in little over a year, first as a top contender when Shanto was removed, and now potentially to Litton, would be a significant setback for Miraz, even as he remains a central figure in the side as a player.
What Happens Next
As things stand, this remains a reported proposal rather than a confirmed decision. The matter is expected to be taken up formally at the BCB’s board meeting, where the final call on Bangladesh’s ODI leadership will be made. Given how recently the board publicly backed Miraz for the long term, any official announcement reversing that decision will likely draw scrutiny over both the timing and the reasoning behind it. Fans and analysts will be watching closely for confirmation in the coming days, along with any statement from the board explaining the rationale for the switch.
