Litton Das Appointed Bangladesh ODI Captain

By the Editorial Team · Sunday, August 2, 2026

Litton Das has been appointed as the new captain of Bangladesh’s ODI cricket team, replacing Mehidy Hasan Miraz, and will lead the side through to the 2027 Cricket World Cup. This change aims to build on Das’s prior leadership success and prepare the team strategically for upcoming major international competitions.

Litton Das has been named the new captain of Bangladesh’s One Day International (ODI) cricket team, taking over from Mehidy Hasan Miraz. The 31-year-old will lead the team through to the 2027 Cricket World Cup. Litton currently serves as Bangladesh’s Twenty20 (T20) captain and previously guided the side to a 2-1 ODI series win against India in 2022.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz was relieved of his ODI captaincy following Bangladesh’s recent 2-1 series defeat in Zimbabwe. During his tenure, Mehidy led the team in 20 matches, securing 10 victories. The change was made as part of a strategic move ahead of the upcoming international fixtures and major tournaments.

Meanwhile, Najmul Hossain Shanto will continue his role as captain of Bangladesh’s Test cricket team, with no changes announced for the longer format. The Bangladesh Cricket Board has not indicated any immediate alterations beyond the ODI leadership shift.

The decision to appoint Litton Das, a key player with prior leadership experience in limited-overs cricket, reflects the board's focus on continuity and success leading into the next World Cup cycle.

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