NEW DELHI: Liton Das has been named the captain of the Bangladesh team, replacing injured Tamim Iqbal, for the upcoming ODI series against India starting at the Sher-e Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka on Sunday.
Tamim, who is also doubtful for the Test series, was ruled out of the ODI series after a groin injury during a practice match on Wednesday, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) said in a statement
Das, 28, has been a prolific run-scorer since his debut in 2015 but has never led Bangladesh team in the ODIs or Tests.
His only experience as international captain came during a Twenty20 match against New Zealand last year.
The three-match series begins in Dhaka on December 4, followed by two Tests during Team India’s month-long visit.
."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 said in a statement.
But Yunus added the team would miss Tamim's leadership during 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 said.
The first two ODIs will be held in Dhaka on December 4 and 7, while the third is at Chittagong on December 10, after which both the teams will play one Test in each city.
(With inputs from Agencies)
