Sports Desk: The T20 World Cup is knocking at the door. Bangladesh has already reached the World Cup. As the time approaches, the discussion and calculations are increasing. Being aware of how far he can go and what he can do, even the fans are giving their opinions.
Former captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza spoke about Bangladesh’s potential and capabilities. On Monday (May 20, 2024), the former captain faced the media after a Kabaddi program.
According to Mashrafe, Bangladesh should win against two strong opponents, South Africa and Sri Lanka, in the group stage. “We should win with South Africa and Sri Lanka. South Africa has won a series once, though it was an ODI. South Africa and Sri Lanka must win either way. I hope, inshallah, I will do well.
There are four groups in the 20-team World Cup held in the West Indies and the United States. Apart from South Africa and Sri Lanka, the other two opponents of Bangladesh in the ‘D’ group are the Netherlands and Nepal. Nazmul Hussain Shanto’s World Cup will begin with a match against Sri Lanka on June 8, a day later against South Africa. Both matches will be played in New York. And the remaining two matches will be played in St. Vincent, West Indies, on June 13 and 17.
Mashrafe said, “If you think about losing with them (Nepal-Netherlands), then it is difficult. South Africa, Sri Lanka won one and lost the others… Why not both of South Africa and Sri Lanka? Both can be thought about whether they can lose.
But how far can Bangladesh go? Mashrafe said that if you pass the first round, you will get an idea: ‘I can’t say how far you can go. But I hope to do something good; I’m sure you hope the same.’
I definitely want Bangladesh to become the champion; realistically, I have to think about how they are playing there, how the wicket is, and how the condition is. How is the team, and how are the players in form? If you can pass the first round, it will be an idea’,” added Mashrafe.
