Bangladesh's T20 World Cup Hopes Hinge on Improved Pitches at Home

Bangladesh's T20 World Cup struggles have been attributed to a lack of quality pitches at home, according to newly appointed captain Najmul Hossain Shanto. Despite being one of nine nations to have participated in every T20 World Cup since its inception in 2007, Bangladesh has never advanced to the knockout stage.

Shanto believes that the team's poor performance is due to the low-scoring pitches in Bangladesh, which are not conducive to the high-scoring matches typically seen in the 20-over format. He emphasized the need for better wickets to improve the team's strike rates and overall performance.

Despite their struggles, Bangladesh has shown signs of improvement in recent years, with series wins against Australia, England, and New Zealand at home. However, the team suffered a setback in a warm-up series against the USA, losing 2-1.

Shanto remains optimistic about the team's chances in the upcoming T20 World Cup, which begins on June 1. He believes that if the team can execute their plans and make sound decisions, they can achieve positive results.

The tournament is likely to be a farewell for some of Bangladesh's most experienced players, including Shakib Al Hasan and Mahmudullah Riyad. Shanto expressed his desire for them to play in the World Cup and share their experience with the younger players.

Bangladesh faces a challenging group in the tournament, with South Africa, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and the Netherlands as their opponents. They will begin their campaign against Sri Lanka on June 7 in Dallas.

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