Trapattoni hinted that Keane's lack of first-team football at Tottenham could put his Irish captain's starting place in doubt for when the qualifiers resume in the Spring.

BBC: Giovanni Trapattoni praises Irish after Slovakia draw

As the captain of the club I have no doubt that the hardest part of the job has been in selecting every team.

BBC: Justin Langer column

Bhutia was named captain for the tour but his participation was in doubt because the visit clashed with Bury's pre-season preparations.

BBC: Baichung Bhutia

In the 1970s the England team captain was Tony Greig, whose broad South African accent left no doubt about his origins.

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Elsewhere, new South Africa captain Steven Pienaar , who replaced deposed Aaron Mokoena last week, is a big doubt for Saturday's critical Group G match at home to Egypt.

BBC: Boateng to miss Ghana qualifier

Former captain Graham Gooch told BBC Radio Four's Today programme on Monday the Test tour was in "serious doubt".

BBC: England offered new tour schedule

The first day was even stevens but there was little doubt that Bangladesh dominated proceedings on Sunday - helped by an economical spell of left-arm spin by captain Shakib Al Hasan, who sent down 15 maidens in 24 overs.

BBC: England on back foot against Bangladesh in Mirpur