WATCH : Playing in Sri Lanka against Sri Lanka won’t be easy – Shakib Al Hasan
Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan joined the pre-match press conference before the start of the match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in the Asia Cup and expressed his thoughts on their first match.
At the beginning of the press conference, Bangladesh’s skipper said that Sri Lanka has won the Asia Cup many times, and he thinks that Sri Lanka is also one of the favorites in the tournament. “We would like to win; we want to play good cricket, but having said that, playing in Sri Lanka against Sri Lanka won’t be easy. Shakib said.
Shakib Al Hasan is positive about his team’s performance in the Asia Cup. In the last four to five Asia Cups, including the T20Is, I think we have done well. We played three finals; we are consistent. Shakib said.
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka’s rivalry began during the Nidhahas Thropy, which was played in Sri Lanka. Since then, most cricket fans have been waiting to see the match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. During the press conference, journalists asked about the rivalry between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. “I don’t think it’s a rivalry; we play very good cricket when these two countries play. It’s good for the crowd and for the broadcasters. Shakib replys.
Also, Shakib Al Hasan expressed his thoughts about the Asia Cup and said the Asia Cup is not a small tournament; it’s a big tournament with a history. “We are taking this tournament very seriously.” If we do well here, it will give us confidence to build up for the World Cup, he added.
Asia Cup 2023 | Sri Lanka Vs Bangladesh
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Pre-match media conference | Shakib Al Hasan, Bangladesh Captain
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