Asia Cup 2018: Shakib Al Hasan, Tamim Iqbal Among Key Bangladesh Players to Watch Out for in the Mega Tournament
Here’s a look at some of the key players for Bangladesh at the Asia Cup 2018.
Bangladesh may not be the favourites to win the Asia Cup 2018, but if they manage to pull off a heist it won’t be a surprise to many. Bangladesh have slowly progressed at International level, but they are yet to win any major tournament. In Asia Cup, Bangladesh’s best finish was in 2014 and 2016 (T20) edition when they managed to reach final but lost to Pakistan and India respectively. Meanwhile, the Tigers will be hoping for their maiden Asia Cup title this year. Asia Cup 2018: Key Sri Lankan Players to Watch Out For in the Mega Tournament
Bangladesh have a pretty decent squad and have match-winners in all the departments. Shakib Al Hasan continues to be Bangladesh’s main man despite struggling with injuries off-late. Apart from him senior batsman Tamim Iqbal, former captain Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah hold key to Bangladesh’s success.
In the bowling department, captain Mashrafe Mortaza, Mustafizur Rahman, Mehidy Hasan, and Rubel Hossain will have to take the responsibility. Meanwhile, here’s a look at some of the key players for Bangladesh at the Asia Cup 2018: 5 Key Players For India at Asia Cup 2018: MS Dhoni, Bhuvneshwar Kumar Among Top Players To Watch Out For In India's Quest for Asian Supremacy!
Tamim Iqbal
The left-handed opening batsman will have the responsibility to provide the solid start to his team. Tamim has been in good form and in three ODIs against Windies the left-hander score 130, 54 and 103 respectively. He, no doubt will be key to Bangladesh’s success.
Shakib Al Hasan
The all-rounder is undeniably the best player in Bangladesh line-up and perhaps their greatest ever as well. He has been the proven match winner for Bangladesh both with bat and ball. And once again at the Asia Cup will be Bangladesh’s best bet. Asia Cup 2018 Top Players to Watch Out For: Rohit Sharma to Hasan Ali to Rashid Khan, Meet the Game Changers in UAE
Mustafizur Rahman
The left-arm pacer’s form might have taken a dip recently, but he still continues to be an important part of Bangladesh’s squad. His ability to bowl in the death over is something that will come handy for Bangladesh.
Bangladesh Squad: Shakib Al Hasan, Tamim Iqbal, Mashrafe Mortaza(c), Mohammad Mithun, Liton Das, Mushfiqur Rahim, Ariful Haque, Mahmudullah, Mosaddek Hossain, Mehidy Hasan, Nazmul Islam, Rubel Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Abu Hider Rony, Nazmul Hossain Shanto, Mominul Haque.
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