Bangladesh ODI Captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz Calls on Seniors to Deliver Big

New era: Miraz steps into full-time ODI captaincy after Bangladesh slipped to No. 10 in ICC ODI rankings. He believes every win now is vital for direct World Cup qualification (cricbuzz.com).
Senior responsibility: In the absence of veterans Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah, Miraz urged senior players (including himself and Litton Das) to shoulder middle‑order responsibilities rather than burden younger teammates (cricbuzz.com).
Team unity: Miraz emphasized team-first culture and clarified there’s no friction between him and former captain Najmul Hossain Shanto. Performance and national interest are their top priorities (cricket97.com).
Strategic boost: He’s confident that playing regular ODI series will help Bangladesh regain form, noting the Champions Trophy was their last 50‑over outing (cricket97.com).

Batting pitch desired: Despite Premadasa often favoring spinners, Asalanka said he wants a “good batting track” to entertain fans with high-scoring cricket (en.bd-pratidin.com).
Respect for Bangladesh: Sri Lanka aren't taking Bangladesh lightly. Asalanka labeled them a “tough opponent,” citing their recent competitiveness and previous away-series win (cricfrenzy.com).
Mustafizur alert: He praised Mustafizur Rahman as a “great, dangerous bowler” and mentioned that Sri Lanka has clear plans to counter him (en.bd-pratidin.com).
Captain courtesy: Asalanka acknowledged Miraz’s skills but said he’s not yet formed an opinion on his leadership—focusing on evaluating him as a player first (en.bd-pratidin.com).

Team	Key Focus Points
Bangladesh	Middle-order must step up; seniors to lead; cohesive team spirit; every game crucial for World Cup hopes
Sri Lanka	Pitch to favor run-scoring; respect for opponent; bowlers will target Mustafizur; cautious optimism toward new Bangladesh captain

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