So how can Bangladesh’s XI against Rashid Khan be?

Three days have passed since the start of the Asia Cup. There were two matches. So Bangladesh has been able to get an idea about the strength of their opponents well. Shakib’s leadership of the T20 team is Shakib’s third but technical consultant Sreedharan Sriram’s first mission. There was also a long meeting of the team management regarding the arrangement of the XI for the first match. Shakib is not in favor of playing a traditional XI like Russell Domingo. He will arrange the batting and bowling line-up considering the opponent.

Nayeem Sheikh, who later joined the team, can be seen opening with Anamul Haque Bijoy. Sriram also praised Nayeem before the match. So chances are high. Captain Shakib Al Hasan is definitely at number three. According to BCB officials, it has been heard that Afif has been raised to number four. Today we will see if it will be implemented. Then Mushfiqur-Mahmudullah’s place is ripe. Mehedi Miraz or Sabbir Rahman can be seen at number 7.

However, it is heard that Sabbir is unlikely to be included in the XI. Mustafizur Rahman’s place is certain if he plays with two pacers considering the wicket. Pace bowling all-rounder Mohammad Saifuddin, who returned from injury, can be his partner in batting considerations. If this happens, another pacer Taskin will have to stay out. Nasum Ahmed will accompany Shakib in the spin attack. Apart from this, if Mehedi Miraz gets a chance, he will also be there.

Probable XI: Naim Sheikh, Anamul Haque Bijoy, Shakib Al Hasan, Afif Hossain Dhrubo, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah Riyad, Sabbir Rahman Rumman, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mohammad Saifuddin, Nasum Ahmed, and Mustafizur Rahman.