Litton Das Takes Over As Bangladesh’s ODI Captain

Bangladesh have changed their leadership in one-day international cricket, with Litton Das appointed as the new ODI captain after Mehidy Hasan Miraz was removed from the role.

The decision was reportedly taken at a meeting of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Wednesday, according to a board source. The leadership change comes after a period of scrutiny over Bangladesh’s performances in white-ball cricket, with Miraz’s captaincy also coming under criticism following the team’s recent ODI series defeat to Zimbabwe.

Speculation had been growing that the BCB could make a change at the top of the ODI side. Those reports have now been confirmed, with Litton set to take charge of the team in the 50-over format.

The appointment gives Litton responsibility for both of Bangladesh’s principal white-ball teams. He is already serving as the captain of the T20 international side, meaning he will now lead the Tigers in both ODIs and T20Is. The move is expected to provide greater continuity in Bangladesh’s white-ball leadership, with the same player overseeing the team across the two formats.

For Miraz, the decision marks the end of his tenure as ODI captain. His recent performances had been closely scrutinised, particularly as Bangladesh struggled to produce consistent results. The defeat against Zimbabwe added to the pressure surrounding both the team’s overall form and his leadership.

However, losing the captaincy does not necessarily diminish Miraz’s importance to the national side. A key all-rounder for Bangladesh, he remains an important contributor with both bat and ball and is expected to continue playing a significant role in the team’s plans.

Litton, meanwhile, faces the challenge of leading an ODI side seeking greater consistency. His experience as a senior international batter and his existing role as T20I captain will be central to his new responsibilities. He will now be expected to manage the demands of two different formats while helping Bangladesh rebuild momentum in the 50-over game.

The leadership change also places renewed attention on Bangladesh’s white-ball strategy. With Litton now at the helm in both formats, the BCB will hope for a more unified approach as the team prepares for its upcoming international assignments.

The immediate focus will be on how Litton adapts to the additional responsibility and whether the change can translate into improved results. For Bangladesh, the appointment represents a fresh start in ODI cricket after a difficult period in which both performances and leadership came under increasing scrutiny.