Dhaka, March 10 -- Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz said that any leader requires time to properly develop a team, speaking during a press conference Tuesday ahead of a three-match ODI series against Pakistan.

The first match is scheduled to begin at 2:15 p.m. Wednesday at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur.

The series marks the start of a critical year for Bangladesh, which faces a 22-match ODI schedule. The team aims to secure direct qualification for the upcoming World Cup by maintaining a position within the top nine of the global rankings.

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Addressing questions regarding his leadership philosophy and future, Miraz deferred long-term decisions to the cricket board. ...