Liton Das replaces injured Tamim Iqbal as Bangladesh captain for India ODIs | Cricket News – Act Daily News

NEW DELHI: Liton Das has been named the captain of the Bangladesh group, changing injured Tamim Iqbal, for the upcoming ODI collection in opposition to India beginning on the Sher-e Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka on Sunday.
Tamim, who can also be uncertain for the Test collection, was dominated out of the ODI collection after a groin damage throughout a apply match on Wednesday, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) mentioned in a press release
Das, 28, has been a prolific run-scorer since his debut in 2015 however has by no means led Bangladesh group within the ODIs or Tests.

His solely expertise as worldwide captain got here throughout a Twenty20 match in opposition to New Zealand final 12 months.
The three-match collection begins in Dhaka on December 4, adopted by two Tests throughout Team India’s month-long go to.
.”Liton is one of the more experienced players in the side and has demonstrated leadership qualities. He has a sharp cricketing mind and reads the game well,” BCB cricket operations chief Jalal Yunus mentioned in a press release.
But Yunus added the group would miss Tamim’s management in the course of the tour.
“Under his captaincy the team has played some outstanding cricket in the last couple of years and he has been our most prolific batsman in this format,” he mentioned.
The first two ODIs might be held in Dhaka on December 4 and seven, whereas the third is at Chittagong on December 10, after which each the groups will play one Test in every metropolis.
(With inputs from Agencies)