Bangladesh Captain Najmul Urges for Improved T20 Pitches at Home for 2024 World Cup

Bangladesh’s new T20 World Cup captain, Najmul Hossain Shanto, believes that the key to improving the team’s lacklustre record in the tournament lies in getting better pitches at home. The South Asian nation, which has never made it to the knockout stage of the T20 World Cup, has struggled on pitches that are not conducive to high-scoring matches.

Najmul, who took over the captaincy from Shakib Al Hasan earlier this year, emphasized the importance of playing on good wickets to improve the team’s performance. He pointed out that the lack of matches on good pitches has hindered the development of players with higher strike rates in T20 cricket.

Despite the challenges, Bangladesh has shown signs of improvement in the short format, with series wins against top teams like Australia, England, and New Zealand. However, a recent defeat to the USA in a warm-up series highlighted the team’s inconsistency.

As Bangladesh prepares to face tough opponents like South Africa and Sri Lanka in the upcoming T20 World Cup, Najmul remains optimistic about the team’s chances. He hopes that experienced players like Shakib and Mahmudullah Riyad will give their best in what could be their final tournament.

With the tournament set to begin in June, Bangladesh will be looking to make a mark on the global stage and overcome past disappointments. Despite facing challenges both on and off the field, Najmul is focused on leading his team to success and leaving behind any lingering controversies from previous encounters with rival teams.