In the history of the men's T20 World Cup, Bangladesh has a dismal record, having won just 7 of its 33 games. Bangladesh is competing in the upcoming T20 World Cup to atone for their previous failures in the shortest format. Despite their numerous problems, Bangladesh is a squad that opponents are urged not to underestimate. Since the T20 World Cup's first season in 2007, the Bangla Tigers have a terrible record, winning just seven of their 33 games. They performed poorly at the same event in the UAE last year, losing to Scotland in the first round before going winless the whole Super 12 stage. Bangladesh will compete in a difficult Group 2 of the Super 12s phase at the upcoming event in Australia, competing against qualifiers South Africa, India, Pakistan, and Pakistan in a setting that is far different from what they play in at home. The Bangladesh Cricket Board revealed its 15-man team for this international competition on Wednesday. Shakib Al Hasan will once again serve as the captain. He was eliminated right away from the Asia Cup due to the team's dismal performance.
RETEIRING PLAYERS
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The greatest news for Bangladesh is the dismissal of Mahmudullah, a longtime middle-order mainstay who's failed time and time again to earn a spot in the T20 World Cup roster. The right-hander was benched for the prestigious ICC competition, marking the first time Bangladesh will compete in a tournament of this calibre without him and another seasoned player, Mushfiqur Rahim, who retired from T20 Internationals following the team's dismal first-round exit at the Asia Cup 2022. Mahmudullah, an all-arounder in fine form, was benched. Mushfiqur Rahim, a seasoned wicketkeeper batsman who just announced his retirement from the format, is also not a member of the team captained by Shakib Al Hasan. Mahmudullah has had a long history of bad behaviour. He scored 52 runs at a strike rate of 106.12 in the Asia Cup and 151 runs overall this year in eight T20 innings. Liton Das, Yasir Ali, Nurul Hasan, Hasan Mahmood, and Najmul Hossain Shanto were all part of Bangladesh's T20 preparations, but Pervez Hossain Amon, Anamul Haque, Mehdi Hasan, and Mohammad Naeem were left off the roster.
SQUAD
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These are just a few of the names that are mentioned: Shakib Al Hasan, Sabbir Rahman, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Afif Hossain, Mossadek Hossain, Litton Das, Yasir Ali, Nurul Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman, Saifuddin, Taskin Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain, Hasan Mahmud, Najmul Hossain, and Nasum On call are Rishad Hossain, Shoriful Islam, Shak Mahedi Hasan, and Soumya Sarkar.
PREDICTED TEAM
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The anticipated team for Bangladesh comprises Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Sabbir Rahman, Afif Hossain, Mosaddek Hossain, Litton Das, Shakib Al Hasan (c), Nurul Hasan (w/c), Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Mustafizur Rahman, and Nasum Ahmed.
TEAM ANALYSIS
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Shakib Al Hasan: If Bangladesh is to contend at this year's T20 World Cup in Australian conditions, Shakib, their captain and top all-rounder, will have to shoulder the majority of the load in either skill. Shakib will be ready for the competition in Australia after a hiatus, and he'll be motivated to do well for his nation. Jobin Ahmed Speaking of Australia, Taskin's right-arm seam bowling will be crucial to Bangladesh's chances due to the pace and bounce it produces. The young fast is in good shape going into the competition. In his 28 T20I wickets for Bangladesh, he has averaged a decent 7.85 runs per over. Liton Das, a batsman, is making a comeback for Bangladesh in their 15-man T20 World Cup team, which was announced. Bangladesh appeared to interpret Mushfiqur Rahim's surprise retirement one month before the major event as a message. By removing Mahmudullah as well—the seasoned all-rounder didn't make the 15 for the T20 World Cup in Australia—they officially began a new era. Bangladesh lacks expertise for the major competition as Tamim Iqbal has also announced his retirement from T20 Internationals. Changes were necessary, though, as they had only won two of their 13 T20Is since the conclusion of the most recent ICC Men's T20 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates. With Yasir Ali, Nurul Hasan, Hasan Mahmud, and Najmul Hossain Shanto returning from the side that competed in the Asia Cup 2022, there have been a number of adjustments made. The team has parted ways with players including Parvez Hossain Emon, Anamul Haque, Mahedi Hasan, and Mohammad Naim. Bangladesh has chosen five legitimate quick bowling options in the team, including Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Mohammad Saifuddin, Edadot Hossain, and Hasan Mahmud, which is unusual for an Australian event but not out of the ordinary. There are enough all-round options for Bangladesh to make up for the lack of spinners in the team. Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Shakib Al Hasan support Nasum Ahmed, and players like Afif Hossain and Mosaddek Hossain also provide spin options.
