Among some board directors, there is a feeling that BCB president AHM
Mustafa Kamal's hand had been forced into making the decision on the
urging of a faction that did not want Shakib and Tamim to continue
leading the team. There is also some concern that the sacking sets a
dangerous precedent as not all the directors were consulted before the
decision was taken and future captains could be undermined if they think
they don't have the support of the full board.
What is clear is that with Shakib and Tamim having run out of the
several "get out of jail" cards provided by the board, a new captain
will lead Bangladesh against West Indies next month and it is also
obvious who that would most likely be, given Mohammad Ashraful's
uncertain presence in the side and Mashrafe Bin Mortaza's injuries: Mushfiqur Rahim.
More than his leadership experience and his maturity, it is Mushfiqur's
assured place in the side that is his biggest advantage. Apart from
Tamim and Shakib, Mushfiqur is the only other player who is guaranteed
to be in the playing XI, although the names of Mahmudullah Riyad and
Shahriar Nafees are also in the mix.
If the 23-year-old Mushfiqur is made captain, he won't be the first wicketkeeper to lead the side. Khaled Mashud
was Bangladesh's second Test captain and though he was the least
successful, his leadership is still regarded highly, especially in the
National Cricket League, where he shaped Rajshahi into the country's top
first-class side.
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