And the opportunity has come with all-rounder Shakib al Hasan missing out from the three-match ODI series against host Sri Lanka, set to start Friday in Colombo. Taijul, who has played just four ODIs for the Tigers since his debut in the format back in 2014, has put aside the tag of being a replacement for world ace all-rounder Shakib. He is an all-rounder and one of the top all-rounders in world cricket,” said Taijul to the media in the sidelines of Bangladesh’s first practice session at R Premadasa Stadium Sunday. Hope the bunch we have here will get to their best and bag some positive results,” said Taijul. “The team seem to be very active now and players are helping each other out in order to prepare for the series.

Source: Dhaka Tribune July 21, 2019 15:22 UTC