‘A bold move by Bangladesh’ – Fans react as Shakib Al Hasan appointed as Bangladesh’s new captain for ODIs

Bangladesh star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is all set to lead his side for the upcoming Asia Cup and the World Cup. Notably, the great batter is leading his side in 50-over formats due to the absence of Tamim Iqbal, who has been ruled out of the Asia Cup owing to a back injury. In addition, the 36-year-old cricketer has been appointed captain in all three formats, whereas he was named captain of only T20Is and Test matches last year.

Meanwhile, Bangladesh Cricket Board President Nazmul Hassan revealed this news while speaking to some journalists. Notably, the President also said that the squads for the Asia Cup and World Cup will be released on Saturday, August 12 as the selectors will be picking up a 17-member squad.

“We have appointed Shakib as the captain for the Asia Cup and World Cup. The World Cup and Asia Cup squads will be announced tomorrow. The selectors will pick a squad of 17 members,” said Nazmul Hassan, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President.

Shakib Al Hasan was the obvious choice to lead Bangladesh

The Bangladesh President further added that Hasan’s appointment was the obvious choice for their side and also revealed that the squad for the Asia Cup and World Cup will almost be the same; just one extra spot will be there in the World Cup, which might be for Iqbal, who is suffering from a back injury.

” He is the obvious choice. Who else can lead? But we had to talk to him before appointing him. Nobody should think anything else. Shakib is the captain. He was always the main choice. They have just one spot open. We still don’t know about Tamim Iqbal who is recovering from a back injury. We might trial one or two openers in the Asia Cup,” the president added further.

Meanwhile, the great Bangladesh cricketer has appeared in 233 ODIs while scoring 7147 runs, with the best score of 134 unbeaten runs. In addition, the great spinner had also grabbed 302 wickets with the best bowling figures of 5/29.

Check out how fans have reacted to the same:

His last World Cup probably.

— Aditya Saha (@Adityakrsaha) August 11, 2023

A commendable decision and a bold move by Bangladesh.

— Sagar Khandelwal (@Khandelw13Sagar) August 11, 2023

kitna bar captain banta hai aur fir hat jata hain.. greatest player hai bangladesh ka but bht selfish hai.. fir wc ke bad hat jayega dekhna..

— Abhinav singh (@Abhinav_tmk) August 11, 2023

It seems like Bangladesh has entrusted Shakib Al Hasan with a captaincy role for some crucial tournaments. His leadership will definitely be under the spotlight during the Asia Cup and the 2023 World Cup. Let's see how he guides the team in these high-stakes events.

— Shivam Kahar (@ishivamkahar) August 11, 2023

Umpires shivering 🥶🏴‍☠️

— Rahul Varma (@urscoolrahul) August 11, 2023

Tweet only about big teams boomer mufa

— User45 (@140off113) August 11, 2023

Shakib well deserved bro to lead the team bangladesh💚

— ❤️harsha ❤️varsha❤️ (@40_local) August 11, 2023

Litton Das deserved to be the captain of the Bangladesh team

— Anuj Mishra (@anujmishra003) August 11, 2023