Captain Mahmudullah says the three Twenty20 collection in opposition to Pakistan, beginning on Friday, has come on the proper time for Bangladesh.
Bangladesh are nonetheless digesting the bitter style of a forgotten T20 World Cup marketing campaign, and are delighted to go to Pakistan to create higher recollections.
The group misplaced to Scotland however certified for the Super 12, the place it didn’t win a recreation. Three weeks in the past, he had suffered six losses in eight matches.
“What happened in the World Cup has now passed and really, I don’t want to talk about that,” Mahmudullah mentioned on Thursday. “If we hold speaking in regards to the World Cup, it’ll have a adverse influence on our efficiency.
“This collection is a chance for us to indicate our potential. Yes, it is going to be a difficult collection as a result of Pakistan are among the finest groups on the planet, however I consider if we begin nicely, we may have a very good probability.”
Bangladesh reacted to the frustration of the T20 World Cup with intensive adjustments within the squad, which known as up six gamers, together with 4 new ones.
Photographs of Bangladesh group’s follow session immediately (November 16) at SBNCS forward of the 3-match T20I collection in opposition to Pakistan.#BANvPAK pic.twitter.com/XE0oCEhOMX
— Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) November 16, 2021
Bangladesh additionally misplaced to their greatest participant Shakib Al Hasan, all-rounder Saifuddin and skilled opener Tamim Iqbal with accidents.
“There is no pressure,” Mamudullah insisted. “No matter what the strength of the team, I believe that the best team that day wins in T20 cricket.”
Mahmudullah believes {that a} good begin is important to deal with Pakistan’s left-arm pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi, who has received used to taking wickets within the first powerplay.
“(Afridi) is likely one of the greatest within the enterprise with the brand new ball on this format. We have a plan up our sleeve for that,” he mentioned with out elaborating.
T20 World Cup semi-finalist Pakistan group captain Babar Azam mentioned that they’re cautious of letting down their guard as Bangladesh have a brand new group and are popping out of a nasty T20 World Cup.
Babar cited Bangladesh’s collection wins over Australia (4-1) in August and New Zealand (3-2) in September; Both have been finalists of the T20 World Cup.
He mentioned that Bangladesh can beat any group at house.
“Bangladesh is not an easy opponent, especially in their home conditions. They have recently shown what they are capable of,” he mentioned.
“They are lacking some gamers, however the ones who’re right here have all performed within the BPL (Bangladesh Premier League) and a few have been capable of do very nicely. We wish to keep on the momentum we received from the T20 World Cup.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
