Nazmul Hossain Shanto is now the captain of the Bangladesh team in all three formats of cricket. BCB board meeting on Monday decided to give him full leadership responsibility. Shakib Al Hasan will not captain anymore, that’s why the Bangladesh Cricket Board has found a new captain.
After the ODI World Cup, under the leadership of Nazmul Hossain Shanta, the Bangladesh cricket team played very well. Shanta proved his ability as a captain. That’s why BCB didn’t have to search much for a new captain. Didn’t even have to think. The responsibility of three formats was given to Shanta.
However, this Nazmul Hossain was subjected to a lot of criticism at the beginning of his quiet career. He also got one opportunity after another. His criticism was rampant on social media. He was even nicknamed ‘Lord Shanta’ for not being dropped from the team.
Khaled Mahmud Sujan, coach of the team and BCB director, spoke to the media about the selectors, captain selection before the start of the great Dhaka practice at the MA Aziz Stadium in Chittagong this morning. At that time, when a question was asked about Minhajul Abedin Nannu, he answered with anger. He informed that after seeing the re-action of social media, it will not happen if the electorate is elected or the captain is elected.
Khaled Mahmud Sujan said, ‘Look at our social media, if we make selectors, abuse the selector-players! Lord Shanto is the captain of Bangladesh in three formats today. A few days ago there was a quiet lord. These things spread from social media. Your (journalists) responsibility is also very important. There will be criticism. Shant will not play well, there will be criticism. Lipu Bhai will not do well, there will be criticism. But Lipu Bhai’s good work must also be said. ‘
According to Sujan, Bangladesh has achieved many successes under Minhajul Abedin Nannu and Suman. They must also be remembered. He said, ‘Bangladesh team has achieved a lot of success under Nannu Bhai, Suman. Their contribution should not be forgotten. Change was needed, this decision of BCB…, as far as Nannu brothers have done, they have definitely done a great job. I do not blame, rather salute. The work they have done with patience. Selection is not an easy task, you cannot please everyone. Taking 15 people from so many people, again there are likes and dislikes. Working between them was not easy. ‘
Khaled Mahmud was hoping that Habibul Bashar would be made the chief selector. “Yes, I expected Suman to be the (chief selector),” he said. Why it happened (Gazi Ashraf Lipu), only those who made the decision or were intimately involved in the decision can say. I definitely think Suman deserved it. He was a successful captain of Bangladesh, a successful cricketer. Worked with the team for so many years. I expected him to be the chief selector if Nannu Bhai is not retained. We have to respect the decision given by the board. ‘
The BCB president had previously said that even if there were no selectors, Nannu-Sumon could be appointed to some other position. What do you think as former captain and BCB director? Where can they be used?
‘It cannot be said now where it may be planted. We can work with their cricket talent in many ways. Maybe in another managerial post or I don’t know…, we have Tigers, we have HP, if two people can be given in these two places, maybe they can contribute in decision making or planning.’
Shanta became the captain in 3 formats, is this surprising to you or not? In response to this question, Sujan said, ‘No surprise. Shanta is playing in all three formats. It’s no surprise to me. If Shakib doesn’t (captain) I think Shant is one of the best choices. No doubt about it. Shanta is a boy of the field, to tell the truth. I fill in all the time, maybe I could give another captain in one format. The red ball is different from the white ball, maybe or. Sometimes good and bad. Since Shanta is playing three formats. Can work with team. Wish him all the best, given a year till 2024. If he does well, captains for a long time, maintains the performance, it will be very good. ‘
Hannan Sarkar has previously worked at the age level. He was a good cricketer. How to do as a selector? Sujan said, ‘Very good. Hannan is a very hardworking person. He understands cricket very well, lives on the field. Also understands the selection thing very well. Since working for so many years. Senior team selection is easier than junior team selection. In the junior selection, it is so difficult to pick out a player from among many. BPL, Premier League, if you watch this game, you can understand who are the best cricketers coming. Junior cricket is played in 64 districts. Hannan is experienced. Shant, Sejan, Opie who are in the selection at the junior level are all very experienced. Hannan’s inclusion is a very positive thing for us. Others will also be inspired by this. ‘
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