Yes, a win against WI is very crucial but a win in the opening game -which is happened to be India -is more important. We have to start on a morale boosting winning note and take confidence and KNOW that we are capable of beating ANY team. We HAVE to beat good teams to get to the Quarters or Semis....simple as that! At the same time, we must be very mindful that if we even slightly lose our focus and intensity the Associate teams are more than capable of pulling victories against us.
There is not any shred of doubt that this is the most strongest (even without Mashrafee) and balanced side to represent Bangladesh at the World Cup. Tamim and Shakib, the two world class match winners are ably supported by the honest and true performers such as Razzak, Mushy and Shafiul. We even have the luxury of the surprise element of Mohammad Ashraful. I will put Bangladesh amongst the Top 5 ODI sides in the world at this moment.
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