Najmul tight-lipped on captaincy issue

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Najmul Hossain's Captaincy Standoff

Najmul Hossain, Bangladesh's captain, has stirred up controversy by skipping a pre-series press conference, fueling rumors of his desire to step down from captaincy. The much-anticipated press conference turned out to be a dull affair, prompting speculation about his future in the role.

Najmul remained tight-lipped about stepping down, leaving fans and the cricket board eager for clarification. BCB President Faruque Ahmed stated that he is yet to meet with Najmul to discuss the matter. Najmul echoed similar sentiments, indicating that an update would come after a discussion between him and the board.

Najmul's Role as Captain

Najmul emphasized his love for captaining the team, stating that it does not feel like an added burden. He enjoys the role and finds it does not affect his batting. "I don't feel like I'm the captain or that I have to do everything alone. I just focus on watching the ball and batting."

Need for Improvement

Najmul acknowledged the need to work harder on converting his starts into substantial scores. As a batter higher up the order, his role in scoring runs is critical. He expressed regret over getting out between 20 and 40 runs in his recent innings, which he believes is damaging for the team.

Response to External Pressures

Najmul also addressed the impact of external pressures on their performance following heavy defeats in the Tests against South Africa. He acknowledged that external noise can affect the team but emphasized that it does not justify playing poorly. "The less noise, the better," he concluded.



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