Bangladesh Appoint Litton Das As New ODI Captain
Litton Das has been officially appointed as Bangladesh's One Day International captain, leading the team until the ICC Cricket World Cup 2027. The announcement today, July 29, 2026, by the Bangladesh Cricket Board sees Das replace Mehidy Hasan Miraz as part of a strategic shift to a two-captain system for red-ball and white-ball formats.
In a pivotal move for Bangladesh cricket, dynamic opener Litton Das has been confirmed as the national team's One Day International (ODI) captain, a role he will hold until the ICC Cricket World Cup 2027. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) made the official announcement today, July 29, 2026, following a board meeting where the future leadership structure was deliberated. AUS vs BAN 2026: Bangladesh Announce Squad For 1st Test; Soumya Sarkar Recalled, Litton Das Misses Out.
Litton Das Named ODI Captain
The appointment sees Das, who already leads the T20I squad, consolidate his white-ball leadership responsibilities. He replaces all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz, whose stint as ODI captain was cut short after a series of disappointing results, particularly in overseas matches. Under Miraz's leadership, Bangladesh secured only two victories in 13 away ODIs, prompting the board to reconsider its strategic direction.
A Return to Two-Captaincy System
This leadership change signifies the BCB's return to a two-captain system for red-ball and white-ball formats, moving away from a previous arrangement that saw three different captains across formats. While Litton Das, aged 31, takes charge of the limited-overs teams, Najmul Hossain Shanto will continue his leadership role for the Test side. Additionally, promising middle-order batter Towhid Hridoy has been appointed as the vice-captain across both ODI and T20I formats, signaling a focus on nurturing future leaders.
Litton Das's Captaincy Pedigree and Upcoming Challenges
Litton Das, born on October 13, 1994, brings prior captaincy experience to the ODI helm. He notably led Bangladesh to a memorable 2-1 series victory against India in December 2022 when filling in for an injured Tamim Iqbal. His individual form has been solid, having amassed 2869 runs in 104 ODIs, including five centuries and 14 half-centuries, with a highest score of 176.
The new captain faces a demanding schedule leading up to the 2027 World Cup. Bangladesh has a packed Future Tours Programme (FTP) featuring crucial ODI series against top cricketing nations. AUS vs BAN 2026: Pacer Nahid Rana Out of Bangladesh vs Australia Test Series.
Upcoming ODI Fixtures for Bangladesh (2026-2027):
| Opponent | Matches | Venue | Dates (tentative) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 3 | Home | March 2026 |
| New Zealand | 3 | Home | April 2026 |
| Australia | 3 | Home | June 2026 |
| Zimbabwe | 5 | Away | July-August 2026 |
| Ireland | 3 | Away | August 2026 |
| India | 3 | Home | September 2026 |
| South Africa | 3 | Away | November-December 2026 |
This strategic change at the top reflects the BCB's commitment to building a strong and consistent ODI unit capable of performing on the world stage, with Das now tasked with leading the charge towards the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup.
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