Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz said that any leader requires time to properly develop a team, speaking during a press conference Tuesday ahead of a three-match ODI series against Pakistan.
The first match is scheduled to begin at 2:15 p.m. Wednesday at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur.
The series marks the start of a critical year for Bangladesh, which faces a 22-match ODI schedule. The team aims to secure direct qualification for the upcoming World Cup by maintaining a position within the top nine of the global rankings.
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Addressing questions regarding his leadership philosophy and future, Miraz deferred long-term decisions to the cricket board. His current tenure as captain extends until June, and he emphasized his immediate focus is on guiding the team to a strong position during that period.
"Whoever is given the captaincy, if given time, can build the team beautifully," Miraz said. "My role, for however long I have been given this responsibility, is to try and take the team to a good place."
Miraz holds a difficult record as ODI captain, securing three wins in 13 matches, though two of those victories occurred during the team's recent series against the West Indies.
He noted that the upcoming Pakistan series is crucial for the nation's World Cup qualification, prioritizing the team's advancement over his individual captaincy record.