Dhaka, Dec. 16 -- Bangladesh ODI captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz wants to use the next 12 months to ensure his side qualifies automatically for the 14th edition of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup.

The next edition of the 50-over World Cup is scheduled to be held in South Africa, Zimbabweand Namibia in 2027 and Bangladesh currently sit just outside the spots on the ICC ODI Team Rankings that provide automatic qualification for teams.

According to the International Cricket Council (ICC), co-hosts South Africa and Zimbabwe are guaranteed entry into the 50-over showcase, with the top eight teams on the ICC Rankings then joining them in the next edition of the tournament.

Bangladesh currently sit in 10th place on the ODI Team Rankings and Mehidy i...