Najmul Hossain Shanto steps down as Bangladesh captain. Here's why

Najmul Hossain Shanto has decided to step down as the Bangladesh Test captain after his team lost the Test series against Sri Lanka 1-0. Soon after the end of the match, Shanto made the shocking announcement in a press conferenece where he noted that it wasn't a ‘personal’ decision but one he was taking for the betterment of the team.

“This is not personal. I have taken the decision for the betterment of the team… think this will help the team. I have been a part of the dressing room for the past few years. I think three captains [for the three international formats] is not sensible. I don't know what the board will feel about this, and I will support their decision. But this is my personal decision. I think three separate captains will be difficult for the team to deal with.” Shanto was quoted by ESPNCricinfo as saying.

“I would want that no one feels this decision is emotional, or that I am disappointed by something. I want to make this clear. This is for the betterment of the team.” he added