Wed Nov 06 11:44:42 UTC 2024: ## Bangladesh Captain Shanto Remains for Afghanistan ODI Series
**Sharjah, UAE** – Najmul Hossain Shanto will continue as captain of the Bangladesh cricket team for the upcoming ODI series against Afghanistan, scheduled to be played in Sharjah on November 6th, 9th, and 11th.
While Shanto had previously expressed his desire to step down from captaincy duties across all formats, he will lead the side in the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan.
The Bangladesh squad for the series has been announced, with Shanto at the helm. However, the team for the upcoming West Indies tour, which includes two Tests, three ODIs, and three T20s, is yet to be selected.
There is speculation that a change in captaincy is likely after the Afghanistan series concludes.
**Bangladesh ODI Squad:**
* Najmul Hossain Shanto (Captain)
* Soumya Sarkar
* Tanzid Hasan
* Zakir Hasan
* Mushfiqur Rahim
* Mahmudullah
* Towhid Hridoy
* Jaker Ali
* Mehidy Hasan Miraz
* Rishad Hossain
* Nasum Ahmed
* Taskin Ahmed
* Mustafizur Rahman
* Shoriful Islam
* Nahid Rana.
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