Zimbabwe Captain Craig Ervine asked Bangladesh to
bowl first in the opening game of the three-match T20 series after winning
the toss at Harare Sports Club today.
Bangladesh who announced a squad for the first time without any senior
players are upbeat to get back into their groove after winning just one game
in the last 13 matches.
Nurul Hasan Sohan, who is appointed as the interim captain, said their target
is to play a fearless brand of cricket as they are seeking a good preparation
for the upcoming Asia Cup T20 tournament and T20 World Cup.
Sohan is confident that with the squad they are capable of winning all three
matches in the series even though he conceded Zimbabwe will be a tough nut to
crack at their backyard.
Last time, Bangladesh played here a T20 series, they won it by 2-1. Overall
Bangladesh won 11 matches and lost 5 in 16 matches between the two sides.
Zimbabwe will be participated without the service of their two best bowlers--
Tendai Chatara and Blessing Muzarabani-- who played a vital part in helping
them to qualify the T20 World Cup. But both of them were ruled out of the
series due to injuries.
Line Ups:
Bangladesh: Liton Das, Anamul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Munim Shahriar,
Mosaddek Hossain, Afif Hossain, Nurul Hasan (capt & wk), Nasum Ahmed, Taskin
Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman and Shoriful Islam
Zimbabwe: Regis Chakabva (wk), Craig Ervine (capt), Wesley Madhevere, Sean
Williams, Sikandar Raza, Milton Shumba, Ryan Burl, Luke Jongwe, Wellington
Masakadza, Richard Ngarava and Tanaka Chivanga.
