The final of Nidahas trophy is just around the corner with India taking on arch-rivals Bangladesh. The stats are heavily backed towards India as they have not only never lost in finals against Bangladesh, but are yet to taste defeat against the Tigers in the T20I version of the game.

Khaled Mahmud Sujon, however, is hopeful that the Tigers will win against India and wants the team to look at the matches against Sri Lanka as a source of inspiration.

‘It is true that we haven’t been able to overcome India [in finals before]. We lost both the times [against India in finals], but still, we are hoping to play well and win the final.

 ‘The wins against Sri Lanka were inspirational. We believe that the way Mushfiq and Mahmudullah batted is an inspiration for the rest of the side in the final.’

Well, there is always a first time for everything and Bangladesh will hope that today is that day.