Possible XI of Bangladesh against Sri Lanka

Bangladesh team will start the World Cup mission with Sri Lanka match. However, before taking the field in this match, the main cause of concern for the Tiger team management is the injuries of Shariful and Taskin. As a result, the coach and captain are also struggling to arrange the eleven.

Soumya Sarkar may partner Tanjid Tamim in the opener if the performance in the last series against the USA and the warm-up match against India is important. Apart from this, he can perform additional duties with the ball.

The batting positions of Nazmul Hasan Shanta at three, Tawhid Hriday at four and Shakib Al Hasan at five have been decided. Mahmudullah Riyad will have the responsibility at number six. Zaker Ali can get the number seven position with a good performance at home against Sri Lanka.

But if Liton somehow gets a place in the XI, Zaker can burn his forehead. Tiger management will keep the eight position for leg spinner Rishad Hossain.

However, the possibility of playing with two pacers in this match is high. Because, Shariful Islam was knocked out of the first match due to injury. So Shant can take Sheikh Mahedi as an additional spinner in the XI.

Because, the Tiger captain will want to stop the Lankans with spin bowlers on the slow wicket of the Prairie Cricket Stadium. Apart from this, Mahedi has the ability to take wickets even with the new ball.

Among the remaining two pacers, Mostafizur Rahman will definitely be in the XI. Taskin Ahmed can be seen with him. The pacer was seen practicing in the net after returning from injury. Soumya Sarkar will also play a role in the pace unit.

Bangladesh Probable XI: Soumya Sarkar, Tanjid Hasan Tamim, Nazmul Hossain Shanto (captain), Tawheed Hriday, Shakib Al Hasan, Mahmudullah Riyad, Zaker Ali Anik, Rishad Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Mostafizur Rahman and Taskin Ahmed.