Overview
- The BCB confirmed on Saturday that Shanto will lead the Test side for the remainder of the 2025–27 World Test Championship cycle.
- He had resigned in June after a series loss to Sri Lanka, though reports say senior officials later convinced him to return through a small committee led by Nazmul Hassan.
- Since taking charge in 2023, he has captained 14 Tests for four wins, nine defeats and one draw, including a 2–0 series win in Pakistan last year.
- Bangladesh are seventh in the current WTC standings with four points after two matches, having drawn one Test and lost one to Sri Lanka.
- A two-Test home series against Ireland begins November 11 in Sylhet as a non-WTC tune-up, with Shanto thanking the board for its trust and facing scrutiny over recent batting inconsistency.