But that success created the pressure of expectation. Many people were pumping the balloon of hope so much that they envisaged Tigers as the potential champion. To the Tigers’ credit, they won the first match, flooring a mighty South Africa side and with that result, the expectation transcended all sorts of limit with no bounds. The 35-year-old is not only the inspirational captain but also the highest wicket-taker for the Tigers in ODIs. But, with the lack of power-hitting prowess, the Tigers decided to form a batting-laden side, comprising as many as nine batters.

Source: Dhaka Tribune June 09, 2019 14:26 UTC