In a significant development for Bangladesh cricket, a new captain has been appointed for the upcoming two-match Test series against New Zealand at home. Consequently, the responsibility of captaining Bangladesh in the Test series now falls on the shoulders of Najmul Hossain Shanto. Bangladesh’s Test series schedule against New ZealandAs Bangladesh prepares for the Test series, Shanto’s leadership skills will be put to the test, steering the team through the challenges posed by the absence of key players. Neil Wagner replaces Matt Henry in the New Zealand squadAhead of the Test series against Bangladesh, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) have also made a significant change in their squad. Henry sustained a right hamstring injury during the ongoing CWC 2023, and subsequent scans have indicated that he will not recover in time for the Bangladesh Test series.

Source: Stuff November 18, 2023 15:33 UTC