ICC CRICKET WORLD CUP 2023: CONTROVERSY-FILLED BANGLADESH STARE AT THE UNKNOWN

Bangladesh stare at the realms of the unknown with all the things happening. It will be a herculean task for them to show any sort of a fight and get to the top four. Here, we present an analysis of Bangladesh's squad ahead of the World Cup..

Bangladesh have been hit by a needless controversy post the squad announcement for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. Veteran opener Tamim Iqbal was left out of the side with issues pertaining to his injury and his denial of batting lower down than the original opening slot. This led to skipper Shakib Al Hasan slamming Tamim as the controversy gained more fire. Now, going into the global event, this is something Bangladesh didn’t need. There is so much negativity pertaining to this, and it takes away the belief among players. Despite a decent squad on paper, Bangladesh will need to find solace with bat and ball talking, besides battling the controversy and poor form. All eyes will be on Shakib Al Hasan, who has a big role ahead. His exploits as a primary figure in the squad, besides being the leader. A clear head will help the all-rounder in this regard. Meanwhile, other senior figures will need to back Shakib with their presence in the squad and consistent shows. Bangladesh stare at the realms of the unknown with all the things happening. It will be a herculean task for them to show any sort of a fight and get to the top four. Here, we present an analysis of Bangladesh’s squad ahead of the World Cup.

A LOOK AT BANGLADESH’S 15-MEMBER ICC WORLD CUP SQUAD

Shakib Al Hasan (c), Litton Das, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Najmul Hossain Shanto (vc), Tawhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah Riyad, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nasum Ahmed, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib. 

TAMIM-BCB-SHAKIB CONTROVERSY