Shakib reminds all about Tigers’ zero T20I experience in Australia

The International Cricket Council (ICC) organised a Captains' Day today, involving all leaders of the T20 World Cup 2022 teams ahead of the tournament opener in Australia on Sunday. During the event, all 16 skippers posed for group photos and answered questions from the media.

Asked about what can be expected of the Bangladesh team -- following the Asia Cup, tri-nation series in New Zealand, and with a revamped squad -- Shakib expressed optimism despite the Tigers having gone through an abysmal run of form leading into the mega event.

"I think we got a very good, exciting team. Most of our players are new, it will be a great experience for them," Shakib said.  

 "You know, I think, we prepared very well. We were in Christchurch [during the tri-series], where we played four games against two very good sides. So we know what are the things we need to do, to be able to perform well here in Australia. So we are prepared enough to do well," he added.

However, the Bangladesh skipper also reminded all that the Tigers are in unchartered territory since none of the players have the experience of playing the shortest format at the international level in Australia.

"All of us are going to play T20 international for the first time in Australia, including me, so that's new," added the Bangladesh skipper.

The T20 World Cup begins with Sri Lanka taking on Namibia in Geelong on Sunday, while Bangladesh are set to play their first match on October 24 after featuring in two warm-up games against Afghanistan and South Africa on October 17 and 19, respectively.