Speaking at the post-match press conference, Shanto said his decision was made with the team\u2019s future in mind, rather than being driven by personal disappointment.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI don\u2019t want to continue (as captain) in the Test format anymore,\u201d Shanto said. \u201cThis is not personal. I have taken the decision for the betterment of the team. I 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\u2019t 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.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Shanto stressed that the decision should not be seen as emotional or as a reaction to the recent series loss. \u201cI 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.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He revealed that he had communicated his intention to the Bangladesh Cricket Board\u2019s cricket operations department \u201csome days back\".<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Shanto had already been replaced as ODI captain earlier this month, with Mehidy Hasan Miraz taking over that role.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Shanto\u2019s tenure as Test captain began in November 2023 during the home series against New Zealand. In 14 Tests at the helm, Bangladesh won four - including two historic wins in Pakistan in August 2024 - lost nine, and drew one. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
Shanto had already been replaced as ODI captain earlier this month, with Mehidy Hasan Miraz taking over that role.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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