DHAKA, March 9, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh head coach Phil Simmons has insistedthat his side is determined to play their best cricket against Pakistan inthe upcoming three-match ODI series, with their primary focus on improvingtheir position in the rankings. Every ODI series Bangladesh plays ahead of the 2027 World Cup will be crucialfor securing direct qualification for the tournament. "If we get to seven or six by the time we qualify for the World Cup, that'sfine. "The wickets look better now. Simmons also said that Bangladesh have moved on from the disappointment ofnot playing in the T20 World Cup and are now fully focused on the Pakistanseries.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 09, 2026 09:14 UTC