“New Zealand’s Training Session Scheduled for Today”

The New Zealand cricket team landed in Bangladesh yesterday, gearing up for a crucial three-match ODI series scheduled to commence on September 21.

Samia Akter

September 18, 2023

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“New Zealand’s Training Session Scheduled for Today”

The New Zealand cricket team landed in Bangladesh yesterday, gearing up for a crucial three-match ODI series scheduled to commence on September 21.

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New Zealand Arrives in Bangladesh for ODI Series Preparation

The New Zealand cricket team landed in Bangladesh yesterday, gearing up for a crucial three-match ODI series scheduled to commence on September 21. Their first practice session is set to take place today at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur.

Bangladesh's Practice Session and Leadership Change

In contrast, Bangladesh’s team will conduct its inaugural practice session for the series on Monday. This session comes following their return from the Asia Cup on Saturday. Notably, Bangladesh will miss the leadership of Shakib Al Hasan, with Liton Das stepping in as captain for the series against New Zealand.

Crucial Preparation Ahead of the World Cup

The timing of the ODI series, occurring just days before the commencement of the World Cup on October 5 in India, presents a valuable opportunity for the team management to evaluate the squad and solidify team combinations before the mega event. Stand-in captain Liton aims to find his form with the bat in preparation for the World Cup.

Key Returning Players: Tamim Iqbal and Mahmudullah Riyad

All eyes will be on two seasoned players making their return to the squad. Former ODI captain Tamim Iqbal, who has recovered from a back injury, is expected to feature prominently in the New Zealand series. Mahmudullah Riyad, absent from action since the home series against England in March, receives a final chance to stake his claim for the lower-middle-order position, which has been a topic of concern since Afif Hossain and Shamim Hossain struggled in the role during the Asia Cup.

New Zealand's Challenges

While New Zealand’s squad doesn’t feature the batters bound for the World Cup, their pace attack boasts an experienced campaigner in Trent Boult, alongside the leadership of right-arm quick Lockie Ferguson. Despite their absence from the batting department, the duo of Boult and Ferguson should pose formidable challenges for Bangladesh as they seek to fine-tune their team dynamics, particularly in the quest for backup openers and a reliable lower-middle-order batsman ahead of the World Cup.
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