Shakib desires World Cup-bound gamers to be rested for New Zealand ODIs
Shakib Al Hasan feels Bangladesh ought to relaxation their ODI World Cup-bound gamers in the course of the residence sequence towards New Zealand later this month to make sure that they’re “fit and healthy.” The three-match ODI sequence begins on September 21 and concludes on 26 in Dhaka, with each groups set to journey to India the next day. Both New Zealand and Bangladesh have two warm-up matches every on September 29 and October 2, respectively.
Shakib conceded that one of many causes to ask for this quick interval of relaxation is due to “lots of travel” that the crew would have in the course of the event in India. Bangladesh’s residence sequence towards New Zealand may be a possibility to check their bench power. They are but to call the squad for the World Cup.
“We will try a few things in the three ODIs against New Zealand,” Shakib stated. “If we can get one or two players from there who can fit into the team [later], it will be better for the team. Everyone has a chance [to play]. I personally believe that those who played in the Asia Cup could be rested from the New Zealand series, especially those who are confirmed for the World Cup.
“We can’t afford accidents in that massive event which includes observe matches and plenty of journey. We do not have quite a lot of bench power. It is 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.”
Bangladesh’s opponents, New Zealand, have picked a second-string squad led by Lockie Ferguson with Tom Latham among a group of senior players given a break before the World Cup.
Meanwhile, Shakib termed Mahmudullah‘s return to the facet to be “irrelevant” for Bangladesh’s World Cup plans, though BCB president Nazmul Hassan had said twice since May that he was in contention. Mahmudullah has not performed an ODI since March.
“I do not know should you talked about Riyad [Mahmudullah] bhai when he was lacking from the final three sequence. Now you’re saying it (laughs). I feel it is rather irrelevant. You have once more requested the fallacious query. Towhid Hridoy changed Riyad bhai.”