Mushfiqur Rahim named new Bangladesh captain

Bangladesh selectors have appointed Mushfiqur Rahim as the new captain of the national side.

The 23-year-old has taken over from Shakib Al Hasan, who was sacked earlier in September after the Tigers' unsuccessful tour of Zimbabwe.

"Rahim will captain the national team for Tests and limited-over matches for the home series against the West Indies and Pakistan," Bangladesh Cricket Board spokesman Rabeed Imam told AFP.

"The West Indies will tour from October and Pakistan from the last week of November."

All-rounder Mahmudullah has been appointed the vice-captain.