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“We Should All Remember This Test”: Najmul Hossain Shanto Speaks Out After Test match ends in 2 days in Australia

Starc was named Player of the Match and Player of the Series. He picked up 10 wickets in second Test.

August 24, 2026 SportsTiger Staff

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Bangladesh announce new leadership appointments across formats; Najmul Hossain Shanto to continue as red-ball captain

It is the other way around in the One-Day format, as Shanto will serve as Miraz’s deputy, whereas Saif Hassan has been named Litton Das’ deputy in T20Is.

November 19, 2025 Vaidehi Singh

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Najmul Hossain Shanto makes U-turn; returns as Bangladesh’s Test captain

Notably, Shanto first took charge in 2023 and guided Bangladesh to four Test wins in 14 matches, including a 2-0 win against Pakistan in 2024.

November 2, 2025 Vaidehi Singh

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Najmul Hossain Shanto likely to miss third ODI against Sri Lanka; know why

The third ODI of the three-match series is scheduled to be played on Tuesday, July 8 at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele.

July 8, 2025 Vaidehi Singh

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Bangladesh drop former captain Najmul Hossain Shanto for T20I series against Sri Lanka

Najmul Hossain Shanto’s exit from the side follows a lackluster run in 2024, where he averaged just 18.84 across 21 T20Is, registering only one half-century

July 4, 2025 SportsTiger Staff

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Najmul Hossain Shanto steps down as Bangladesh’s Test captain

The decision from Shanto came after Bangladesh lost the two-match Test series by going down by an inning and 78 runs in the second Test in Colombo.

June 28, 2025 Vaidehi Singh

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Najmul Hossain Shanto to continue as Bangladesh’s Test captain? Report makes BIG claim

It is to be noted that Najmul Hossain was handed a Test captaincy for a year, but the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) snatched away ODI captaincy from him after he had quit T20I captaincy to focus on his batting, despite confirming that he wishes to continue as Test and ODI captain.

June 23, 2025 Vaidehi Singh

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Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mushfiqur Rahim’s tons guide Bangladesh to 292/3 on day 1 of 1st Test vs Sri Lanka

After early collapse, captain Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mushfiqur Rahim stablised Bangladesh’s innings as the visitors went on to cross 290 runs by the end of day one of the first Test.

June 17, 2025 Divyaditya Singh

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Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto stresses importance of mental readiness as team gears up for Zimbabwe challenge

With the Dhaka Premier League (DPL) ongoing currently, Shanto acknowledged that the quick turnaround doesn’t leave much room for extended preparations.

April 11, 2025 Adit Waikul

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We believe we can beat any team: Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto ahead of Champions Trophy

Bangladesh concluded their Champions Trophy 2017 campaign as semi-finalists and this time, their supporters will expect the team to be effective again in this competition.

February 20, 2025 Rounak Tewari

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Najmul Hossain Shanto steps down as Bangladesh’s T20I captain: Reports

During his tenure as T20I captain, Shanto led Bangladesh in 24 matches, achieving 10 wins, 13 losses, and one no-result.

January 2, 2025 Vaidehi Singh

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Najmul Hossain Shanto to step down as Bangladesh captain: Reports

A BCB official confirmed the development with the skipper also opening up on his decision as he awaits the final decision.

October 26, 2024 Vaidehi Singh

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Netizens go berserk as India lose Sharma, Gill and Kohli within 10 overs in 1st Test vs Bangladesh

India’s long Test season didn’t start on a good note so far as the hosts have already lost three big wickets against Bangladesh before the end of the first session

September 19, 2024 Divyaditya Singh

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Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto sends stern warning to India post Pakistan triumph

Najmul Hossain Shanto-led Bangladesh beat Pakistan by six wickets in the second Test and won the series 2-0.

September 3, 2024 SportsTiger Staff

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Bangladesh team stands by Shakib Al Hasan amid murder allegations; Najmul H. Shanto, M. Rahim share posts

Former Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan has been named among 147 people related to a murder investigation in Bangladesh.

August 27, 2024 SportsTiger Staff

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Najmul Hossain Shanto becomes Bangladesh’s all-format captain

BCB President Nazmul Hassan Papon stated that Najmul Hossain Shanto will be the new all formats captain of Bangladesh for a year.

February 12, 2024 Arjun Sharma

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Najmul Hossain Shanto ruled out from Asia Cup 2023 with hamstring issue

Notably, Litton Das has joined the side in Lahore ahead of the Super 4s.

September 5, 2023 Ojas Naidu

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WATCH: Najmul Hossain Shanto blows kiss celebrating 100 against Afghanistan in Asia Cup 2023

Shanto got dismissed shortly after his ton, and went back to pavilion after scoring 104 off 105 balls.

September 3, 2023 Garima Ranawat

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WATCH: Najmul Hossain Shanto slips and runs himself out against Afghanistan in Asia Cup 2023

Before his run out, Najmul Hossain Shanto completed his century against Afghanistan, to put Bangladesh in a strong position.

September 3, 2023 Arjun Sharma

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WATCH: Misfielding by Afghanistan players help Bangladesh score five runs in one ball on Day 1 of one-off Test

Bangladesh seem to be confident as they recently took down Ireland in their last Test at home, while Afghanistan have been desperate to win this match as they play a Test game after two years.

June 14, 2023 Garima Ranawat