Shakib reflects Tigers' lack of T20I experience in Australia
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Bangladesh T20 captain Shakib al Hasan was optimistic and expressed satisfaction with the team’s preparation ahead of the T20 World Cup.
International Cricket Council (ICC) on Saturday organized an event called Captains' Day, which included all captains of the T20 World Cup 2022 teams. Skipper Shakib stated that the team is well-prepared for the tournament and also aware of the challenges.
"I think we got a very good, exciting team. Most of our players are new, it will be a great experience for them," Shakib said.
"You know, I think, we prepared very well. We were in Christchurch [during the tri-series], where we played four games against two very good sides. So we know what are the things we need to do, to be able to perform well here in Australia. So we are prepared enough to do well," he added.
The Bangladesh captain also reminisced that the Tigers are in unknown conditions because none of the players in the squad have played the shortest format in Australia.
"All of us are going to play T20 international for the first time in Australia, including me, so that's new," added Shakib.
Bangladesh will open their World Cup campaign at Bellerive Oval in Hobart on October 24 against the runners-up from qualifying Group A.
