Bangladesh is preparing for the 2023 ODI World Cup by scheduling upcoming series and focusing on increasing their player pool and managing player workload.
Pacer Taskin Ahmed is recovering from an injury, while all the other stars, except Shakib Al Hasan, Liton Das, and Mustafizur Rahman, are taking part in a three-day camp in Sylhet.
To ensure success in the upcoming event, it is crucial to maintain a diverse pool of 24 players. The Bangladeshi Cricket Board’s chief selector, Minhajul Abedin, is watching players like Afif Hossain, Mahmudullah Riyad, and Mohammad Naim, who have been performing well in the current Dhaka Premier League.
In May, the Tigers will play against Ireland in England and then face Afghanistan at home. Their last match before the World Cup will be the Asia Cup, and the team management has said that the Asia Cup squad will also be the World Cup squad.
Their recent successful streak has given them confidence to make some changes, with a focus on managing fitness being important.
The Bangladesh cricket team has several consecutive series ahead, including the Asia Cup, Afghanistan series, and Ireland series. They are prioritizing fitness as there are many games to play. Their goal is to prepare themselves for each series and ultimately build a strong squad for the World Cup.
The selector mentioned Afif Hossain and said they are keeping an eye on players. He also stated that Riyad is being watched and that Naim Sheikh was left out because he wasn’t aggressive enough, but his performance in the DPL kept him in consideration.
Naim has been performing well in cricket, playing for our HP team. We will consider him for our A team’s matches and he is among the 24 players we are keeping an eye on, given his impressive performances in the DPL.
The upcoming Ireland series will be important to evaluate the team’s readiness for the main event. Mrittunjoy Chowdhury, a fast bowler, has been added to the squad as a potential substitute.
The team has a pool of 10 pacers, including Mrittunjoy, who are being considered as back-up bowlers. Mrittunjoy will have the opportunity to improve and work with the team management to prepare himself for the role. The team will evaluate players from series to series to determine the best fit.