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Fortune Barishal all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz is in the race to lead the side in the upcoming edition of BPL as he stated that Tamim Iqbal urged him to take the captaincy.

Barishal franchise has several experienced campaigners along with Tamim, Miraz, Mahmudullah Riyad, and Mushfiqur Rahim are also in the same group so there was speculation about who would be captain of the team.

Tamim was expected to be the captain however, Miraz revealed that the former captain wanted him to lead the side but he left the decision for the team management.

“I don't know anything about it (captainship) yet. It is entirely the team owner's decision. Tamim Bhai told me, It's better if you do it. He wants me to do it. Still, it's the team owner's decision,” said Miraz.

Swashbuckling batter David Miller is set to feature for the franchise, Miraz also stated there is a high chance of Australia’s Glenn Maxwell to play for Barishal.