Mahmudullah, 37, said: “I have seen a lot of ups and downs throughout my career. (Batting lower down the order) Okay.
“Yesterday the coach (Chandika Hathurusingha) told me that I am batting at No. 6. I went there and played my game.”
Looking at the entire tournament, Shakib said, “South Africa, India and New Zealand are the three teams who feel that they can win the title. But anything can happen… there’s still a long way to go.
“There is a lot to learn and a lot to play. For the (2025) Champions Trophy, we have to finish in the top eight (in the ODI standings) and that’s important.