With the qualification race tightening, the Bangladesh national cricket teamare under increasing pressure to secure valuable ranking points in theirremaining fixtures. Even though we are playing at home, if wetake this series lightly, we can be in danger again," he said. Addressing concerns over the team's batting form, particularly the openingand middle-order instability, Minhajul defended the management's approach ofbacking players for an extended run. If you suddenly drop someone after two or three innings,it is not possible to get the expected results," he said. Bangladesh are expected to rely on home conditions but face scrutiny overrecent inconsistency as they prepare for a high-stakes series that couldinfluence their World Cup qualification prospects.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha April 12, 2026 14:40 UTC