Sports Desk: Pressure of criticism, or lack of performance? Nazmul Hossain wants to quit the captaincy of the three edition Bangladesh team after the ongoing South Africa series citing 'personal' reasons. Although he did not formally write to the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), he verbally communicated this to the team management and board directors. BCB, however, does not want to release Nazmul now.

He will talk to Nazmul and request him to continue in charge, said a source in the board.
Under the leadership of Nazmul, Bangladesh won historic Tests in New Zealand and Pakistan. However, questions have been raised about his team management strategy. Is that why he wants to step down after eight months? Yesterday, BCB director Nazmul Abedin indicated, 'Such a talented player.

Can't captain because of us. Being the captain of a country like ours means being under pressure all the time. The more we criticize, the harder it is for him.'

Nazmul Abedin did not allow the discussion regarding the possible new captain in the series against Afghanistan to be held next month. He has been captaining for so long. It is an investment of time.'