“While World Cup preparation will be on our minds, at the same time, we want to win the series and that is our first target. Normally when any preparation goes on, teams do an experiment, but I think it is better to do this. There is no need to experiment because the 15 players included in this team are capable of beating Zimbabwe. I think the series will give us insight into our shortcomings and where we need to focus to correct our mistakes.”
The selectors have rested Shakib Al Hasan and Mustafizur Rahman for the first three matches. Shanto said that when these two players are included then the World Cup squad will be complete. According to him, without injuries and other issues, it is unlikely that changes will be made to the team.
“The team that was given for this series is basically the World Cup squad. Shakib Al Hasan and Mustafizur Rahman will be added later and maybe one or two changes, but I think injuries And barring other issues, this is the original team.” He said that Saifuddin's inclusion after 18 months will strengthen Bangladesh's lower order.
