Najmul Hossain Shanto says Bangladesh will win Champions Trophy
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto has delivered a strong and resolute warning to all the competing teams in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
With unwavering confidence, Shanto has proclaimed that his team is entering the prestigious tournament with the firm belief that they have the potential to secure their very first ICC title.
“We are going to the Champions Trophy to become champions,” Shanto asserted.
“All eight teams in this tournament have the potential to win. They are all quality sides. I believe in our team’s ability, and no one will feel unnecessary pressure.
“Everyone genuinely wants to win and believes in their capabilities. We don’t know what Allah has written about our fate, but we are working hard and doing our best. I believe we can achieve our goal.”
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Shanto also expressed confidence in Bangladesh’s squad, acknowledging the match-winning potential of his team-mates. He also mentioned that the squad is well-balanced with clearly defined roles for each player.
“I am very happy and confident with the squad,” Shanto said. “Every player has the potential to win matches single-handedly.”
“Not too long ago, we lacked quality pace bowlers, but now we have a strong pace attack. Similarly, we didn’t have wrist spinners before, but now we do.
“Overall, we have a well-balanced team. If everyone fulfils their roles properly, we can defeat any team at any time.”
It’s worth mentioning that Bangladesh will kick off their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign on 20 February against India in Dubai.
Following that, they will travel to Rawalpindi where they are scheduled to face New Zealand and Pakistan on 24 and 27 February respectively.
Bangladesh Champions Trophy squad
Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan, Tawhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Parvez Hossain Emon, Nasum Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana.
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