Kingstown [St Vincent and the Grenadines], Ahead of his team's ICC T20 World Cup match against the Netherlands, Bangladesh captain Nazmul Hossain Shanto backed his team to reach the Super Eight stage, saying they have made some progress so far in the tournament. Have played good cricket. ,
Bangladesh will face Netherlands in a crucial Group D match in Kingstown on Thursday. Bangladesh are second in Group D with one win and one loss, giving them two points. Netherlands are third in the group with a win and a loss. Both teams are in the race for a spot in the Super Eight stage of the tournament.Speaking before the game at the pre-match press conference, Shanto said, "Yes, as I said, we have played some good cricket here. And we are confident that with the team we have this time, if we play to our strengths Let's play with." , We should go to the Super Eights."
When asked about the close four-run defeat to South Africa in the last match, the captain said such things happen in cricket and the team is happy with its performance.
“And we had a great practice session here today,” he said."It's a bit hot but the boys are already adjusted and I hope we have a very good match."
Shanto said that no one in the team is worried about the form of all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan. The veteran has contributed just 97 runs and six wickets in his last eight T20Is.
"It's important to know how high people's expectations are. He's trying his best and working hard. I wouldn't say he'll come back.He is already in good condition. "I hope he does well tomorrow," he continued.
He also clarified that there is no problem with Shakib's eyes and he is practicing well in the nets.
“Just one or two innings can go wrong in this format. As a captain I don't feel any pressure.And I know he doesn't feel any pressure either. Because he has a lot of experience, I think he will have a good comeback,'' Shanto said.
Shanto also said that he has liked the support of the crowd so far and hopes that they will come out for this game as well.
Speaking on the team's batting performance, he said that Liton Das and Tauheed Hridoy are among the players who performed well.
"I never expect all seven batsmen to play well.I want the batsman who is setting up, whether it is from the top order or the middle order, he should finish the game. Of course, it's good if it's coming from the top. But I want the batsmen who are getting ready to finish the game."
Shanto also said that conditions in Kingstown are much better than New York and Texas, but the wind is a challenge.
“So, what I understand after batting here is that it will help the bowlers a bit.I hope we will play on a good wicket tomorrow, but we don't know yet. "Whatever the wicket is, we will adjust to it and try to play," he concluded.
Squad:
Netherlands squad: Michael Levitt, Max Odoud, Vikramjit Singh, Sybrand Engelbrecht, Bas de Leede, Scott Edwards (wk/captain), Teja Ndamanuru, Logan van Beek, Tim Pringle, Paul van Meekeren, Vivian Kingma, Saqib Zulfikar, Aryan Dutt. Kyle Klein, Wesley Barresi
Bangladesh team: Tanzeed Hasan, Nazmul Hossain Shanto (captain), Liton Das (wicketkeeper), Shakib Al Hasan, Tauheed Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Zekar Ali, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Tanzeem Hasan Shakib, Mustafizur Rahman, Mahedi Hasan, Tanvir Islam, Noisy Islam, gentle government.
Bangladesh will face Netherlands in a crucial Group D match in Kingstown on Thursday. Bangladesh are second in Group D with one win and one loss, giving them two points. Netherlands are third in the group with a win and a loss. Both teams are in the race for a spot in the Super Eight stage of the tournament.Speaking before the game at the pre-match press conference, Shanto said, "Yes, as I said, we have played some good cricket here. And we are confident that with the team we have this time, if we play to our strengths Let's play with." , We should go to the Super Eights."
When asked about the close four-run defeat to South Africa in the last match, the captain said such things happen in cricket and the team is happy with its performance.
“And we had a great practice session here today,” he said."It's a bit hot but the boys are already adjusted and I hope we have a very good match."
Shanto said that no one in the team is worried about the form of all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan. The veteran has contributed just 97 runs and six wickets in his last eight T20Is.
"It's important to know how high people's expectations are. He's trying his best and working hard. I wouldn't say he'll come back.He is already in good condition. "I hope he does well tomorrow," he continued.
He also clarified that there is no problem with Shakib's eyes and he is practicing well in the nets.
“Just one or two innings can go wrong in this format. As a captain I don't feel any pressure.And I know he doesn't feel any pressure either. Because he has a lot of experience, I think he will have a good comeback,'' Shanto said.
Shanto also said that he has liked the support of the crowd so far and hopes that they will come out for this game as well.
Speaking on the team's batting performance, he said that Liton Das and Tauheed Hridoy are among the players who performed well.
"I never expect all seven batsmen to play well.I want the batsman who is setting up, whether it is from the top order or the middle order, he should finish the game. Of course, it's good if it's coming from the top. But I want the batsmen who are getting ready to finish the game."
Shanto also said that conditions in Kingstown are much better than New York and Texas, but the wind is a challenge.
“So, what I understand after batting here is that it will help the bowlers a bit.I hope we will play on a good wicket tomorrow, but we don't know yet. "Whatever the wicket is, we will adjust to it and try to play," he concluded.
Squad:
Netherlands squad: Michael Levitt, Max Odoud, Vikramjit Singh, Sybrand Engelbrecht, Bas de Leede, Scott Edwards (wk/captain), Teja Ndamanuru, Logan van Beek, Tim Pringle, Paul van Meekeren, Vivian Kingma, Saqib Zulfikar, Aryan Dutt. Kyle Klein, Wesley Barresi
Bangladesh team: Tanzeed Hasan, Nazmul Hossain Shanto (captain), Liton Das (wicketkeeper), Shakib Al Hasan, Tauheed Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Zekar Ali, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Tanzeem Hasan Shakib, Mustafizur Rahman, Mahedi Hasan, Tanvir Islam, Noisy Islam, gentle government.
