Bangladesh finished the Test series against the West Indies. Mehdi Hasan Miraj's team ended the series with a great win in the second match after crashing in the first match. The three-match ODI series starts from Sunday. The visitors are looking to do well in this series.
Bangladesh had the experience of playing in St. Kitts 6 years ago. It is the ultimate venue of Bangladesh. Played three ODIs against the Caribbean and won both. The last series-clinching match under the captaincy of Mashrafe bin Mortaza was played at Warner Park in St Kitts in July 2018. That happy memory is providing inspiration to Miraj.
However, Bangladesh's recent statistics against the West Indies are not comforting. Lost four out of five ODI series. Acting Bangladesh captain Mehdi Hasan Miraj, however, said that instead of dwelling on the past, they should win the match with each other's support. In a video message sent by BCB on Saturday, he said, 'What we have done in the past days is not a big deal. There are great opportunities ahead for us. If everyone supports each other, we can play as a team and bring good results.'
Meanwhile, Tanjim Hasan Shakib played in the Global Super League. He was able to join the team early as his team was knocked out of the tournament. Rangpur Riders became champions early on Saturday Bangladesh time. Soumya Sarkar, Rishad Hossain, Afif Hossain who played for this team will soon join the team.
Junior Shakib feels that the experience of playing in this Global Super League will be useful. He said, 'The experience of playing in the franchise league was great. Back home from injury, but now feeling fully fit. Ready to give his best on the field.'
Nahid Rana has made his race known by bowling great in the Jamaica Test. He is also in the ODI team. Advice from Caribbean legend Courtney Walsh taught him to think differently. Nahid said in the video message, 'There is no end to learning. Just trying to prepare myself better. Learning how to bowl in the conditions here. My aim is to perform the best for the team.'
