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News18
a day ago
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- News18
Sri Lanka Climb Up On The #wtcpointstable After Beating Bangladesh India In Trouble
Sri Lanka thrashed Bangladesh by an innings and 78 runs in the second Test at Colombo to win the two-match series 1-0. Prabath Jayasuriya starred with a five-wicket haul, while Najmul Hossain Shanto stepped down as Bangladesh's Test captain post-defeat. Catch all WTC 2025-27 updates and reactions! and subscribe to our channel and never miss a to CricketNext YouTube channel to never miss a video: CricketNext on Facebook: CricketNext on Twitter: CricketNext on Instagram: :
Yahoo
a day ago
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- Yahoo
Shanto quits as Bangladesh captain after SL defeat
Najmul Hossain Shanto made eight and 19 with the bat in the second Test [Getty Images] Second Test, Colombo (day four of five) Bangladesh 246 (Shadman 46; Dinusha 3-22) & 133 (Jayasuriya 5-56) Sri Lanka 458 (Nissanka 158, Chandimal 93; Taijul-131) Sri Lanka won by an innings and 78 runs; Won series 1-0 Advertisement Scorecard Bangladesh Test captain Najmul Hossain Shanto stood down from the role "for the betterment of the team" after their innings-and-78-run defeat by Sri Lanka in the second Test in Colombo. Shanto announced his decision in the post-match press conference, and had already informed the Bangladesh Cricket Board, saying he did not believe three captains - a different person in each format - was the correct structure. The 26-year-old was replaced as 50-over captain by all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz on 12 June, while wicketkeeper Litton Das is their T20 skipper. "I don't want to continue as captain in this format, and I want to give a clear message to everyone: this is not a personal matter," said Shanto. Advertisement "It is entirely for the betterment of the team, and I believe this will help the team. "If the cricket board feels they will continue with three captains in three formats, that will be their decision." Bangladesh won four of their 14 Tests under Shanto's leadership, losing nine. The latest defeat came on Saturday when Sri Lanka needed less than six overs to take the final four Sri Lanka wickets needed to complete victory. Left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya took three of them to finish with 5-56 and Tharindu Ratnayake secured the win when he trapped Ebadot Hossain lbw. It means Sri Lanka win the two-Test series 1-0 after a rain-affected first Test finished in a draw. Advertisement "There was a difference between two matches," said Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva. "Bowlers and batters did well in the first innings here. Bowlers had their plans and executed well. "That's a good morale booster for us, losing the toss and putting the opposition under pressure." The series marked the start of the new World Test Championship cycle, which runs until 2027.
India.com
a day ago
- Sport
- India.com
Bad News For Bangladesh... Najmul Hossain Shanto Steps Down As Test Captain Due To THIS Reason
Following Bangladesh's 1-0 series defeat against Sri Lanka, Najmul Hossain Shanto has officially stepped down as the national Test captain. The decision came in the wake of a heavy loss in the second Test in Colombo, where Bangladesh were handed an innings and 78-run defeat, capping off a disappointing series for the visitors. After a closely fought draw in the opening Test, Bangladesh entered the final match aiming to secure vital World Test Championship (WTC) 2025–27 points. However, their batting faltered at crucial junctures, resulting in a comprehensive defeat that sparked leadership changes within the team. Shanto: 'This Is for the Team's Betterment' In a post-match interaction, Shanto clarified that his resignation was not driven by personal disappointment but by what he believed was best for the team's future. 'I don't want to continue [as captain] in the Test format anymore. This is not personal. I think this will help the team. Having three different captains across formats isn't practical. I've conveyed this to the board already,' Shanto told ESPNcricinfo. He added that this decision was communicated to the BCB's cricket operations department days before the match, and that it should not be linked to his recent removal from the ODI captaincy role. Leadership Transitions in Focus Earlier this year, Shanto relinquished the T20I captaincy, and just before this series, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) replaced him as the ODI skipper, naming Mehidy Hasan Miraz in his place. Despite those changes, Shanto had expressed a willingness to lead in the longer format until now. 'I just hope people don't view this as a reaction to the ODI decision. I've made this choice for the team, not because of any personal grievance,' he emphasized. Shanto's Record as Test Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto took charge of the Test team in late 2023 and led Bangladesh in 14 Test matches, registering 4 wins. Notable among them was a landmark victory over New Zealand in Sylhet, and a historic series whitewash in Pakistan in August last year. He also made headlines for scoring twin centuries in a single Test in Sri Lanka, becoming the first Bangladeshi captain to achieve the feat. With an average of 36.24 as captain, Shanto showed resilience with the bat but struggled to convert performances into consistent team success. What's Next for Bangladesh? Bangladesh's next Test assignment is scheduled for October 2025 against Ireland, giving the BCB ample time to select a new red-ball captain. Currently: Litton Das leads the T20I squad. Mehidy Hasan Miraz captains the ODI side. The BCB is yet to announce who will take over the Test leadership, though senior players like Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, and Litton Das could be in contention.
BBC News
a day ago
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- BBC News
Shanto quits as Bangladesh captain after SL defeat
Second Test, Colombo (day four of five)Bangladesh 246 (Shadman 46; Dinusha 3-22) & 133 (Jayasuriya 5-56)Sri Lanka 458 (Nissanka 158, Chandimal 93; Taijul-131)Sri Lanka won by an innings and 78 runs; Won series 1-0Scorecard Bangladesh Test captain Najmul Hossain Shanto stood down from the role "for the betterment of the team" after their innings-and-78-run defeat by Sri Lanka in the second Test in announced his decision in the post-match press conference, and had already informed the Bangladesh Cricket Board, saying he did not believe three captains - a different person in each format - was the correct 26-year-old was replaced as 50-over captain by all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz on 12 June, while wicketkeeper Litton Das is their T20 skipper."I don't want to continue as captain in this format, and I want to give a clear message to everyone: this is not a personal matter," said Shanto."It is entirely for the betterment of the team, and I believe this will help the team. "If the cricket board feels they will continue with three captains in three formats, that will be their decision."Bangladesh won four of their 14 Tests under Shanto's leadership, losing nine. The latest defeat came on Saturday when Sri Lanka needed less than six overs to take the final four Sri Lanka wickets needed to complete spinner Prabath Jayasuriya took three of them to finish with 5-56 and Tharindu Ratnayake secured the win when he trapped Ebadot Hossain lbw. It means Sri Lanka win the two-Test series 1-0 after a rain-affected first Test finished in a draw. "There was a difference between two matches," said Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva."Bowlers and batters did well in the first innings here. Bowlers had their plans and executed well. "That's a good morale booster for us, losing the toss and putting the opposition under pressure."The series marked the start of the new World Test Championship cycle, external, which runs until 2027.
Times of Oman
a day ago
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- Times of Oman
After series defeat in Sri Lanka, Najmul Hossain Shanto steps down as Bangladesh Test skipper
Colombo: Najmul Hossain Shanto announced his decision to step down as Bangladesh Test captain after his side endured a 1-0 series defeat against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Saturday. After the opening Test ended in a draw, Bangladesh arrived in Colombo looking to add crucial points in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle. Compared to the series opener, Bangladesh batters failed to put up a robust performance and surrendered an emphatic defeat by an innings and 78 runs. In the aftermath of Bangladesh's heartbreaking defeat, Shanto decided to step down from the Test captaincy role and said, as quoted from ESPNcricinfo, "I don't want to continue [as captain] in the Test format anymore. This is not personal. I have taken the decision for the betterment of the team. I think this will help the team. I have been a part of the dressing room for the past few years. "I think three captains [for the three international formats] is not sensible. I don't know what the board will feel about this, and I will support their decision. But this is my personal decision. I think three separate captains will be difficult for the team to deal with. I would want that no one feels this decision is emotional, or that I am disappointed by something. I want to make this clear. This is for the betterment of the team," he added. Shanto tried to explain that his decision wasn't personal, considering the timing of it. Earlier this year, he stepped down as T20I captain. Before Bangladesh's departure, Shanto expressed his interest in continuing with the ODI leadership role. However, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) sacked him from his role and replaced him with Mehidy Hasan Miraz. "I just hope people don't see this as a personal issue or think I did this because I felt bad about the ODI captaincy snub. I want to make it clear again: this is for the betterment of the team. There is nothing personal here. I already informed the cricket operations department a few days back," he said. With Shanto at the helm, Bangladesh won four out of 14 Tests, which began with a victory over New Zealand in Sylhet in November 2023. The Tigers topped it up with a historic series whitewash in Pakistan in August last year. He became the first Bangladesh captain to hammer twin centuries in a Test in Sri Lanka and averaged 36.24 during his stint. Bangladesh will have time to identify the new Test captain as their next red-ball assignment will be against Ireland in October. As of now, Litton Das leads the T20I side, while Mehidy is the skipper of the ODI team.
