Numerous changes within the team and on the board have tainted the nation’s cricket. Some players, including Mehidy Hasan Miraz, have been outspoken about not receiving a preferred batting position, and there have been claims that players are not given a long rope. Ahead of the upcoming event, the bowling all-rounder spoke candidly about how his game has been impacted by the continual chopping and shifting.
Bangladesh will compete in their sixth Champions Trophy, which will begin in Pakistan on February 19. On February 20, they will play India at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium to start their campaign. Having only advanced to the ICC tournament knockout stages twice thus far, the team has a poor record at the ICC competitions.
“Look, I don’t believe that any player in the Bangladeshi team has been moved around this often as I have. The number of tests conducted on me… Few players, in my opinion, have dealt with that. Do you not believe that I ought to settle for a particular job? The squad would gain from my strong performance,” Mehidy told Cricbuzz.
As you can see from the West Indies tour, we put up a strong showing on the scoreboard even though we most likely lost the series. We achieved 290, or 300+. Both the team and I benefited from it. We couldn’t prevail on that issue,” he continued.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz responded that the problem has less to do with luck and more to do with the decisions made by the team management when asked if he feels unfortunate because he lacks stability and a stable position.
“The management’s choice is more important than chance. However, since I never said “no” for the benefit of the team, I am also at fault. I suppose that doing more trials will not benefit me or the team,” he remarked.
“There will be higher expectations from me,” Mehidy Hasan Miraz said when he replaced Shakib
Mehidy also discussed the pressure to replace veteran Shakib Al Hasan, who was left off of the Bangladeshi team’s roster.
“When Shakib bhai was here, I performed. I’ll have greater responsibility and be held to higher standards when it comes to bowling and batting. That’s what the team wants me to do. Sincerely, I make an effort to assist both areas as needed by the team. The results may vary from time to time for various reasons, but occasionally it also works. It’s critical that each player assume accountability. I play a crucial function. “I’ll do my best,” he declared.
At the same time, perhaps when Shakib bhai was here, I wasn’t under as much strain. Perhaps that’s why I performed well. Since I can’t meet the higher standards, I might now face additional jeering. Additionally, if I can perform, I will feel fantastic. I’ll do my best for the nation. It takes time to build expectations. Perhaps by performing, I was able to instill it in individuals. There’s no turning back. I’m hoping to give it my all,” he continued.
Bangladesh team for the 2025 Champions Trophy
Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Tawhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmud Ullah, Jaker Ali Anik, Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Parvez Hossain Emon, Tawhid Hridoy, and Nahid Rana
India
