Overview
- The Bangladesh Cricket Board confirmed on November 1 that Najmul Hossain Shanto will captain the Test side through the end of the 2025–27 World Test Championship.
- BCB President Mohammad Aminul Islam cited continuity, composure, and a long-term plan as the reasons for retaining the 27-year-old.
- Shanto said captaining in Tests is the greatest pride of his life and vowed to repay the board’s trust despite recent batting struggles.
- Bangladesh have begun the new WTC cycle with one draw and one defeat and are still seeking their first win.
- A two-match home series against Ireland later in November, outside the WTC, is being positioned as a chance to rebuild momentum.