5 potential candidates for Bangladesh Test captaincy

Sabbir Rahman
Sabbir Rahman

#2 Mahmudullah Riyad

Mahmudullah
Mahmudullah Riyad

Over the years, Mahmudullah has carved a reputation for himself as a dependable cricketer for Bangladesh. On several occasions, the all-rounder has dragged his team out of precarious positions and guided them to safer shores.

He also has represented Bangladesh across several countries and played on pitches of diverse characteristics. Therefore, he has a fair idea about the tricks to thrive under different conditions.

Although an average of 30 with the willow doesn’t necessarily showcase his true potential, with 14 half-centuries under his belt, he has notched up several innings' of substance in Tests.

Mahmudullah captains the Khulna team in the Bangladesh Premier League. Therefore, he isn’t alien to the nuances of captaining a side. Going forward, he can be a candidate for Bangladesh to lead the Test side as his experience might come in handy while leading the national Test team.

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