Nazmul Hossain Shanto's debut press conference as captain may not reveal itself as such at first glance. In a gracefully articulated 14-minute address, Shanto conveyed his excitement, leaving no doubt about his readiness for the role. As the 13th Test captain of Bangladesh, he eagerly anticipates leading the team in the upcoming Test against New Zealand.
Captaining like Dhoni: Shanto's Inspirational Goal !
Nazmul Hossain Shanto's debut press conference as captain may not reveal itself as such at first glance. In a gracefully articulated 14-minute address, Shanto conveyed his excitement, leaving no doubt about his readiness for the role. As the 13th Test captain of Bangladesh, he eagerly anticipates leading the team in the upcoming Test against New Zealand.
Shanto draws inspiration from the legendary Indian captain, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, often hailed as the captain of captains. While it's not uncommon for cricketers of Shanto's generation to view Dhoni as the epitome of leadership, it is noteworthy that Shanto, entrusted with captaincy in the absence of regular leaders and with an uncertain future in the role, aspires to emulate Dhoni's captaincy style.
Shanto, who has risen from a position of uncertainty in the national team just two years ago, now assumes the prestigious role of Test captain. Filling the void left by regular captain Shakib Al Hasan and vice-captain Liton Das, Shanto's journey has been one of solidifying his standing in the team. He gained leadership experience by captaining the Bangladesh team in the absence of key players during the ODI series against New Zealand and in the World Cup, where he officially served as vice-captain. Notably, he led the team in matches against India and Australia in Pune due to Shakib's injury.
Having successfully handled the responsibility in three international matches, Shanto now faces the challenge of leading the team in Test cricket. In a recent press conference, he confidently expressed his readiness, emphasizing his belief in his leadership abilities for all formats. As he awaits his Test captaincy debut, the captaincy mantle will be tossed to him at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. Shanto, recalling his calm declaration after the last World Cup match, remains steadfast in his belief that he possesses the qualities needed to be a captain across all formats.
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