since the 2023 World Cup. However,

at that time, he was given the captaincy for a year. Which was eventually extended to the Champions Trophy.

Meanwhile, Shanto had once informed the BCB that he would step down as the captain. However, the board persuaded him to keep him as the captain. However, he stepped down as the captain in T20Is towards the end of last year. He is leading the team in the other two formats.

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Bangladesh announces squad for Test series against Sri Lanka, excluding Ebadat
Bangladesh announces squad for Test series against Sri Lanka, excluding Ebadat

The future of his leadership in the ODI format is not yet known. However, he will remain in charge of the Test format for another year, the BCB said in a statement yesterday.

The BCB press release reads,

"Top-order batter Nazmul Hossain Shanto will remain as Bangladesh's Test captain for another year, a role he took on in 2024. Mehedi Hasan Miraj will continue as vice-captain. The duo, who led the Test team in the previous season, will continue in charge."