BCB chief selector feels ICC WT20 rescheduling can be a blessing in disguise
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|| CF Correspondent ||
Bangladesh chief selector Minhajul Abedin said that he is totally fine if the ICC World T20 reschedule as they would get the service of the ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan if the third biggest cricket extravaganza is finally deferred
Even though the International Cricket Council is yet to give a verdict on whether the tournament will be deferred, the present condition there is a huge possibility of it due to coronavirus pandemic.
The tournament is scheduled to start in the third week of October this year, with the teams playing a first-round to make them qualify for the tournament proper where the big eight teams got automatic entry.
Bangladesh is drawn in Group B along with Namibia, Netherlands and Scotland. They will play against those three opponents on October 19, 21 and 23. Group A, however, consisted of Ireland, Oman, Papua New Guiana and Sri Lanka.
Shakib Al Hasan’s ban will be lifted on October 29 but if the tournament is held in scheduled time, he can’t be available for the selection because the ICC won’t give the permission to change the team in the midst of the tournament.
So in that case, only he could be available for Bangladesh if the tournament fixture sees a change due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Bangladesh chief selector Minhajul Abedin Nannu, however, had no reservation to admit that they will be really happy if the tournament is deferred.
“We will be benefitted if we get the service of Shakib Al Hasan. You know if Shakib plays for Bangladesh, our chance in the T20 World Cup will be definitely enhanced,” Minahjul told the reporters.
Bangladesh saw a postponement of three series till now-their second phase tour of Pakistan, a tour in Ireland and England and the home Test series against Australia.
It is highly likely that Bangladesh will see a rush of cricket once it resumes. The FTP could be prepared, giving importance to the postponed series.
“We have to prepare ourselves for continuous cricket once the pandemic is over. So fitness is imperative. At the same time, we have to keep ready a good number of players because the players would have to play cricket at a stretch,” he concluded.
