Bangladesh became the final team to announce a 15-member squad for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 to be played from 5th October onwards. The left-handed star batter Tamim Iqbal has been dropped due to an injury.
BCB chief selector Minhajul Abedin explained the exclusion saying, “We are all aware that Tamim Iqbal is a long-term injury concern. He returned for the New Zealand series. After the first match, there was a bit of a complaint. We thought of his injury concern when not taking him in the squad. We have spoken to all concerned, before taking this decision. We discussed it with Tamim. We can’t tell you what we spoke about. We discussed it with the team management and didn’t want to take a risk in a long World Cup campaign. It is a very important event.”
The Bangla Tigers progressed into the Super 4 stage with an impressive 89-run win over Afghanistan after 5 5-wicket loss to Sri Lanka in their first Group match. Bangladesh lost both their Super 4 matches against Pakistan and Sri Lanka to be knocked out of the tournament. They produced a lovely performance defeating the Indian side who rested 5 key players in the match.
They will be led by experienced Shakib AL Hasan. Liton Das, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hasan Shanto, Shakib AL Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Tohwid Hridoy, and Mahmudullah consist of batters. The pace bowling department comprises Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan, Musfiztur Rahman, and Hasan Mahmud.
Shakib AL Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mahedi Hasan, and Nasum Ahmed consist of spinners. Bangladesh team finished 3rd in the Asia Cup game with a better run rate than Pakistan.
Bangladesh Schedule of World Cup 2023
Bangladesh will begin the 2023 World Cup with Afghanistan on 7th October at Dharmshala. They will take on England at the same venue on the 10th.
Their next fixture would be against New Zealand at Chennai on 13th October. They would take on host India in match number 4 at Pune on the 19th. Bangladesh will face South Africa at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on 24th October. Shakib AL Hasan and Co would take on the Netherlands on the 28th at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
Bangladesh’s next fixture would be against Pakistan on the 31st at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Their next encounter will be with Sri Lanka on 6th November at Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi.
They would end their league stage with a match against Australia at Pune on 11th November. Bangladesh will be looking to showcase its performance against top-quality teams and perform consistently.
Bangladesh Squad:
Liton Das, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hasan Shanto, Shakib AL Hasan (C), Mushfiqur Rahim, Towhid Hridoy, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mahmudullah, Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Musfiztur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan
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