Bangladesh will lock horns against Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup 2022 on Thursday in Dubai.
Ahead of Bangladesh and Sri Lanka match in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022 on Thursday (September 1), a war of words broke out between the two sides, which can ensure the fans a fiery contest at the Dubai International Stadium, as it is a do-or-die battle for both teams.
Notably, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka both lost their opening games in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022 against Afghanistan, and now only one of them can make it to the Super Fours on the basis of Thursday’s match result.
Recently, Sri Lanka captain Shanaka had said that Bangladesh doesn't have any world-class bowlers apart from Mustafizur Rahman and captain Shakib Al Hasan, and given that, the Tigers would be easier opponents than Afghanistan, as they are eyeing a victory to qualify for the Super Fours stage.
Now, Bangladesh team director Khaled Mahmud hit back at Sri Lanka Captain Dasun Shanaka for his recent remarks by saying there isn’t a world-class bowler in the Islanders' team either.
Mahmud said in a press conference: “It's up to Dasun, actually. Why he says that I don't know. Why did he say that... Definitely, maybe Afghanistan is a better T20 squad, that's why he says that. He says other things as well. He said we have only two bowlers or something, no? I don't see any bowlers in Sri Lanka as well.”
He added, “At least Bangladesh have two, that's very good. At least we have Mustafizur and Shakib. I don't think they have world-class bowlers like Mustafizur and Shakib as well. So it's not about words, it's about how you play in the game, that's very, very important. So let's see what will happen.”
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