against Thursday, Bangladesh will take against India in the 2023 World Cup in an effort to turn around a rocky start to their campaign. The Bangladeshi team will draw encouragement from recent victories by Afghanistan and the Netherlands against England and South Africa, respectively, as it prepares to play India in Pune. Although India was notably trounced by Bangladesh in the 2007 World Cup, the present situation is quite different.
India has yet to lose in the 2023 tournament thanks to strong showings in their first three games against Australia, Afghanistan, and Pakistan’s traditional rivalry. After a great start against Afghanistan, Bangladesh is now having trouble after suffering heavy defeats against England and New Zealand.
The likely absence of Bangladesh’s captain, Shakib al Hasan, has now increased Bangladesh’s worries. Although Shakib participated in the net session before to the crucial encounter because of a sore left quadriceps, his participation in the World Cup match against India would ultimately depend on his health. Shakib has been recovering from the ailment.
The great all-rounder will only play in the World Cup match against India, according to Bangladesh head coach Chandika Hathurusingha, if he feels totally healthy.
Yesterday, Shakib had a successful batting session. He also ran a little bit in the area between the wickets. The outcome of the scan we performed today is still pending. His bowling hasn’t been tested yet. Tomorrow morning, we will evaluate him and make a decision,” Hathurusingha added.
“We won’t take a chance if he isn’t prepared to play. There is a possibility that he will play tomorrow (Thursday), if he is prepared.
In a further explanation of the selection procedure, Hathurusingha insisted that the medical staff would express its judgment about whether the player—in this instance, Shakib—can perform both roles for the team (batting and bowling).
The medical personnel first offers their opinion to us. They flash a green or red signal. They provide information on the player’s location. The player has the option of playing the game or not if they believe it is not hazardous. Whether they want the player or not is up to the captain and coach. If either one or both disciplines want him,” the head coach said.
No consideration of past performances
Hathurusingha is of the opinion that Bangladesh’s triumphs against India in three of their most recent four ODI matches will not have any bearing on the result of the World Cup match. Last month, Bangladesh overcame India in the Asia Cup Super Four stage. In December of the previous year, Bangladesh had won a 2-1 ODI series.
“We’ve enjoyed recent success against India, but the World Cup is a different ballgame. The performance should be complete, we hope. The fact that India, the World Cup’s top-ranked team, is having a poor game would benefit us if we play to our full capacity. We must get off to a good start, he said.
