There was a time when Bangladesh were the perennial underdogs of the cricket community. Their participating in big tournaments was seen as merely a gap to fill and a team to win points off. Now, however, the scenario is completely different.

And England batsman Jos Buttler himself agrees to that. The wicketkeeper-batsman believes that Bangladesh are the dark horses of the 2019 World Cup as they have a great group of players capable of beating any team.

“They beat us in Australia in the 2015 World Cup,” he told Ekattor TV.

“They also beat us in the World Cup before that.

“They reached the quarter-final of World Cup and the same team is likely to play in the next World Cup.

“I don’t know if they are the favourties, but they are definitely one of the dark horses.”

He then went on to claim that England are one of the favourites to win the World Cup because they are the home side and have some good players in their team.

Jos Buttler’s words will be taken kindly by the Bangladeshi since it is the first time a foreign player has openly endorsed the nation. The Tigers will be hoping that they spring a surprise as the dark horses and do something magnificent in the tournament.