DHAKA: Bangladesh on Friday named batsman Liton Das as captain for the One-day International series against India starting this weekend, replacing injured Tamim Iqbal.

The three-match series begins in Dhaka on Sunday, with the tourists also playing two Tests during their month-long visit.

Regular captain Tamim was ruled out of the ODI series after a groin injury during a practice match in the capital on Wednesday.

He is also doubtful for the Test series, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) said in a statement.

Liton, 28, has been a solid run-scorer since his 2015 debut but has never led Bangladesh in the 50-over format or Tests.

His sole experience as international captain came during a T20 match against New Zealand last year.

“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.

India arrived in Bangla­desh on Thursday for their first tour there since 2015.

The first two ODIs will be held in Dhaka on Dec 4 and 7, while the third is at Chittagong on Dec 10, after which both sides will play one Test in each city.

Published in Dawn, December 3rd, 2022

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