One of the most accomplished modern-day batsmen of Bangladesh, Najmul made his breakthrough in the 2022 T20 World Cup, where he finished as Bangladesh’s highest run-scorer. Following his remarkable performance in 2023, he scored 1,650 international runs at an impressive average of 42.30 across all formats. His outstanding performance made him Bangladesh’s leading run-scorer in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. In 2024, he was appointed as Bangladesh's cricket team captain in all three formats. Calm and composed, Shanto's journey from early struggles to becoming national captain is a story of patience, discipline, and determination.