|| CF Correspondent ||

Uncapped Abu Jayed is simply elated to make it into the World Cup squad.

Jayed was nowhere in the discussion during the build-up for the World Cup squad as it was all about either Taskin Ahmed or Shafiul Islam to fill the quota of the fifth seam bowler in the 15-member squad.

However, he makes it in the last minute and that was largely due to head coach Steve Rhodes insistence to pick the bowler in the WC squad.

According to Jayed the news of his inclusion came through the phone that he received from the reporter and he said he lost his words to express his feeling. 

‘’I knew at around 12pm. You all called me. I knew then and it was good for me. Since it is the World Cup squad, the feelings is really good,’’ Jayed told daily sun.

‘’It was surprising. I hoped that I can be in the 20-member team. I played well in two matches of the premeir league in this field. I was surprised when I heard that I am in the 15-member team,’’ he said.

Jayed said that his ability to swing the ball will help him in England.

‘’It is ideal for the pace bowlers to play in the country like England,’’ said Jayed.

‘’We can swing the ball in that condition. Since my main strength is swing, I am really optimistic,’’ he said.

‘’I got the nod for my ability to swing the ball. Mashrafe bhai told me that he is optimistic for my ability to swing the ball. I am also hopeful and rest is on Allah,’’ he said.

Jayed said that he is looking forward to play in England.