Bangladesh is going to play ODI after 8 months. They last played 50-over cricket against Sri Lanka last March. Nazmul Hossain Shantor's team is taking a long break in this format with a three-match series against Afghanistan in the UAE on November 6. The cricketers are going to the desert country divided into three groups. Meanwhile, the first batch of cricketers have reached the UAE. Although the rest were supposed to go today, Nahid Rana and Nasum Ahmed could not go, they will leave the country tomorrow Monday.
Before leaving the country on Sunday, Zakir Hasan spoke to the media at Sher Bangla Stadium in Mirpur. According to him, the Afghanistan series will be challenging, 'I think the challenge is definitely there. But I hope it will be a good series. Every team is good now on the international stage. They have improved a lot and are playing as a strong team. But we have to move forward with our own strength.'
Zakir disappointed in the Test series against South Africa. However, he said that he will try his best to play a role in the Afghanistan series in a different format. We will try to play well as a team.'
Zakir said, there is no alternative to a good start. The Bangladesh team suffered because the top order did not perform well in the Test series, the team suffered due to not getting a good start. But the main goal is to move forward without dwelling on the past. As the series is fast approaching, we are trying to find out our mistakes and how to correct them. If we openers can get off to a good start, then the middle order's job will be easier.'
After the announcement of the squad for the Afghanistan series, some players posted cryptic posts on social media. Many people say that they have posted such posts without getting a chance in the team. Zakir tried to avoid the issue, 'those who are in the team should focus on their own performance and the task of selecting the team is entirely in the hands of the selectors. I have nothing to say here.'
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