In the two extremely tight games that Bangladesh won against Ireland, Najmul Hossain Shanto, who was named the player of the tournament for his significant efforts with the bat, expressed his belief that Bangladesh’s World Cup campaign will benefit from their ability to persevere and secure victories in challenging circumstances.
The Tigers have almost four months left until the World Cup takes place in India, and in the remaining matches, they intend to get their preparations just perfect. The circumstances in Ireland were a test, and the fact that they were able to chase down 320 runs in only 45 overs in the second one-day international was a major boost.
“The 320 that we were chasing after was quite significant. Then there was the encounter in which we defended our goal of 274 runs in the third one-day international. Both of these contests were extremely significant. There is a possibility that scenarios like this will arise during the World Cup when competing against major teams.
We were able to develop an understanding of how to pursue and how to fight against threats. Shanto told media upon arrival in the country at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport after landing in the country, “If we can keep these instances in our memory when playing matches, it will be great.”
Shanto was of the opinion that Bangladesh needed to maintain their form in order to keep up with India, Pakistan, and Australia. Bangladesh finished third in the ICC ODI Super League. “We are playing good cricket but there is room for improvement,” he remarked. “We have a long way to go.”
During the third one-day international, Shanto was praised for providing the squad with positive input as they were defending 274. In addition to that, the left-handed hitter brought a lot of energy to the field.
When the team is fielding, we all do all we can to assist, and we share any insights or suggestions we may have with the bowlers or the captain. It’s great that we were able to achieve it, and it’s an even better feeling when our efforts end up benefiting the team. “We always try to contribute and provide feedback,” he added, adding that the audience in Chelmsford made him feel as though they were playing at home. “We always try to contribute and provide feedback.”