Mortaza to step aside for Shakib, if board wants
Friday, 31 July 2009
Mashrafe Mortaza, the Bangladesh captain, has said he would happily step down and let Shakib Al Hasan continue leading the side if the board so wanted.
Bangladesh Cricket Board director Jala Yunus said Shakib, who led Bangladesh to their first Test series win over West Indies and a 2-0 lead in the one-dayers in the absence of the injured Mortaza, was a "serious contender" for the captain's post.
Mortaza said he did not want to comment on his own future as captain till he recovered from his knee injury that forced him to leave the field during the first Test.
"I don't know when I will be able to return to cricket and I am looking forward to the suggestion of my doctor David Young," Mortaza said.
Apart from performing well as a captain, Shakib has also been successful as an allrounder on this tour.
-Cricinfo
Bangladesh Cricket Board director Jala Yunus said Shakib, who led Bangladesh to their first Test series win over West Indies and a 2-0 lead in the one-dayers in the absence of the injured Mortaza, was a "serious contender" for the captain's post.
Mortaza said he did not want to comment on his own future as captain till he recovered from his knee injury that forced him to leave the field during the first Test.
"I don't know when I will be able to return to cricket and I am looking forward to the suggestion of my doctor David Young," Mortaza said.
Apart from performing well as a captain, Shakib has also been successful as an allrounder on this tour.
-Cricinfo