Shahriar Nafees was a much discussed batsman in Bangladesh cricket team who did not get chance in last matches in current world cup. Many people raised questions that why he was not included in the team. But sources said to Prothom Alo that, Shahriar Nafees and Sohrowardi Shuvo will play against Netherlands.
Nafees will be replaced in place of Rokibul Islam and Shuvo will be replaced by Nayeem Islam. By the inclusion of these two player, Bangladesh will have 7 left handed batsmen in the squad. Once upon a time, Bangladesh was struggling to have quality left hand batsman. But now the whole scenery has been changed.
There is a very good reason behind on this inclusion. Most of the Netherlands batsmen are right handed. They are not comfortable against left arm spinner. So, Shuvo is going to be included into the team.
On the other hand, most of the Dutch Bowlers right arm slow medium. Shahriar Nafees has got magnificent record against slow right arm bowlers.
Over all, it would be a very good change for Bangladesh team to play Nafees and Shuvo in the team against Dutch.
Source: Daily Prothom Alo