Shakib’s concern arises from the restricted depth of the squad, which can not afford accidents, particularly with the World Cup on the horizon. He recognises that preserving the health of key gamers is essential for Bangladesh’s probabilities within the match.
Sri Lanka’s current ODI victory in opposition to Bangladesh within the Asia Cup Tremendous 4, with standout performances from Maheesh Theekshana and captain Dasun Shanaka, highlighted the significance of getting a robust and wholesome squad.
Following the sequence in opposition to New Zealand, Bangladesh is scheduled to play two warm-up matches on September 29 and October 2 in opposition to Sri Lanka and England, respectively.
Shakib believes that the sequence in opposition to New Zealand will even function a possibility to evaluate the workforce’s bench power, given the numerous journey concerned through the World Cup.
As of now, Bangladesh haven’t but introduced its closing World Cup squad, however the administration is clearly centered on getting ready the workforce as successfully as attainable for the upcoming match.
“We’ll strive a couple of issues within the three ODIs in opposition to New Zealand,” Shakib stated as quoted by ESPNCricinfo.
“If we are able to get one or two gamers from there who can match into the workforce [later], will probably be higher for the workforce. Everybody has an opportunity [to play]. I personally imagine that those that performed within the Asia Cup might be rested from the New Zealand sequence, particularly those that are confirmed for the World Cup.
“We can not afford accidents in that huge match which entails apply matches and plenty of journey. We do not need a variety of bench power. It is rather essential for us that gamers are match and wholesome for the World Cup. I would like all 4 of our quick bowlers to stay match, now that Ebadot [Hossain] is out,” he added.
New Zealand has additionally picked up a largely second-string facet. Senior gamers have been given a break earlier than the World Cup.
(With ANI inputs)
