Reality needed him to focus on another India match, in another fight for survival at another ICC tournament. Victories in 2004, the 2007 World Cup and in the 2015 series at home have gone a long way in changing Bangladesh’s image. He was Bangladesh’s first Man of the Match against India, also the Man of the Match in the 2007 World Cup horror story for India. And hence, the last time the core group of Mortaza, Rahim, Iqbal and Shakib will be featuring in a World Cup match against India. Now they are World Cup contenders, having defeated South Africa, West Indies and giving Australia a run for their money.

Source: Hindustan Times July 01, 2019 18:11 UTC