We delve into how Bangladesh are looking ahead of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, as they will attempt to continue their habit of upsetting the big boys.
First published in issue 20 of Wisden Cricket Monthly. Subscribe here
ODI ranking: 7
World Cup wins: 0
Final appearances: 0
World Cup record
Tournament appearances: 5
Matches: 32
Won: 11
Lost: 20
NR: 1
Tied: 0
Ways they can win it
Quarter-finalists in 2015, and Champions Trophy semi-finalists in England two years ago, Bangladesh are a vastly improved 50-over outfit. Tamim Iqbal is one of the most reliable ODI openers around, Mustafizur ‘The Fizz’ Rahman is a phenomenally talented, if injury-prone, left-arm seamer, and spin-bowling all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan adds a sprinkle of stardust. All that said, they generally struggle overseas. Semi-final qualification would be a major shock.
Bangladesh squad
Mashrafe Mortaza (c), Liton Das, Mehidy Hasan, Shakib Al Hasan, Mosaddek Hossain, Rubel Hossain, Tamim Iqbal, Abu Jayed, Mahmudullah, Mohammad Mithun, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mustafizur Rahman, Sabbir Rahman, Mohammad Saifuddin, Soumya Sarkar.
Betfair Exchange odds: 120.0
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