Tim Southee is a 94-Test veteran. Najmul Hossain Shanto has completed his first 12 months of consistent form. Southee has been New Zealand captain from his 89th Test. Shanto is the Bangladesh captain in his fifth year after playing just 23 Tests. Southee wants to build the new cycle on his side’s experience in the subcontinent in recent years. Shanto has led Bangladesh in three ODIs since September. Shanto believes a Bangladesh captain should be appointed with a long-term focus. Southee spoke about how he intends to use the side’s recent experience of playing in India and Pakistan to good use in Bangladesh. Shanto said he was confident that Bangladesh’s batters can bounce back after a poor World Cup.
