Najmul Shanto Steps Down as Test Captain

Najmul Hossain Shanto has resigned as Bangladesh's Test captain following an innings-and-78-run defeat to Sri Lanka, arguing that having three separate captains for each format is detrimental to the team. Shanto emphasized his decision was made for the team's benefit and not due to personal or emotional reasons, notifying the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) beforehand. His resignation comes after being replaced as ODI captain by Mehidy Hasan Miraz. Under Shanto's leadership, Bangladesh won four of 14 Tests, including a historic double series win in Pakistan, and lost nine, while he improved his own batting performance. The BCB has not yet named a new Test captain. The resignation occurs amid ongoing concerns about leadership instability and communication issues within the BCB.