Najmul Hossain Shanto relies on seasoned veterans for guidance. The southpaw was recently named Bangladesh’s all-format captain.
It would be beneficial for a youthful captain such as Najmul Hossain Shanto to have seasoned players like Shakib Al Hasan and Mahmudullah to watch over him.
Appointed on March 12 of this year, the 25-year-old mention on the BCB’s Facebook page that the experience of veterans like Shakib and Mahmudullah would be especially helpful for those cricketers in the 15-member squad who would be making their debuts in the mega-event. The Bangladesh Cricket Board had been impres by his leadership in the red-ball and ODI series. He highlighted all of the lessons that their personalities had to offer. Mention how they had always been there to offer guidance and support when needed, and expressed the hope that the upcoming T20 World Cup in 2024 would do the same.
“Having players with such a wealth of experience on the squad is a huge plus. Particularly for those representing their country in the World Cup. You can learn a great deal from them. They will support me in trying times and have leadership experience as well. They always step up when I need them to. I hope the World Cup won’t be an exception. ” Shanto stated, as cited by the BCB’s Facebook page.
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I don’t like focusing on outcomes: Shanto
Furthermore, Shanto emphasized the composed and methodical nature of his mindset, stressing the importance of setting ambitious goals for an event as significant as the T20 World Cup while adopting a systematic approach to propel the team forward, aligning with his personal ethos.
Referencing Bangladesh’s unique status as the only team to participate in every edition of the tournament without progressing beyond the league-stage, Shanto envisioned exceeding past performances and making significant strides. He cautioned against developing unrealistic expectations, suggesting that focusing on smaller details and executing them precisely would ultimately yield positive results.
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