Bangladesh pride Shakib Al Hasan addressed the press in the first Official press conference of the World Cup on February 8 at the Hotel Sheraton and he was typically breezy in his responses and he kept the show alive with his usual self.
Shakib was asked about facing the more experienced opponents. He answered straight way that he is good enough and old enough at this level and he is well equipped to face the challenge.
According to Shakib if he thinks the World Cup to be a big deal, then there will be pressure and for him it’s just another cricket match. Overall, he is not afraid of the oppositions, the hype of playing at home and the occasion.
Shakib addressed that playing on home soil is a bonus and with the crowd behind them the Tigers will gain extra energy to perform well rather than falling a prey to crowd pressure.
Shakib said that over the last two years the Tigers have won against the West Indies, England, New Zealand and Zimbabwe to gain enough confidence and he is aiming to win at least four matches in the group stage which might be a bit tough but not impossible and to him the Tigers are capable of playing in the quarterfinal.
Shakib is also confident that Bangladesh could iron out the mistakes they had made, citing the Powerplay as one of the areas which would be different during the World Cup.
With all the planning and media and sponsor commitment, Shakib certainly is a changed individual, a stark difference form the 2007 World Cup. But Shakib knows his role well. He has his feet on the ground and is all prepared to face the tough challenges of the World Cup.
Shakib was asked about facing the more experienced opponents. He answered straight way that he is good enough and old enough at this level and he is well equipped to face the challenge.
According to Shakib if he thinks the World Cup to be a big deal, then there will be pressure and for him it’s just another cricket match. Overall, he is not afraid of the oppositions, the hype of playing at home and the occasion.
Shakib addressed that playing on home soil is a bonus and with the crowd behind them the Tigers will gain extra energy to perform well rather than falling a prey to crowd pressure.
Shakib said that over the last two years the Tigers have won against the West Indies, England, New Zealand and Zimbabwe to gain enough confidence and he is aiming to win at least four matches in the group stage which might be a bit tough but not impossible and to him the Tigers are capable of playing in the quarterfinal.
Shakib is also confident that Bangladesh could iron out the mistakes they had made, citing the Powerplay as one of the areas which would be different during the World Cup.
With all the planning and media and sponsor commitment, Shakib certainly is a changed individual, a stark difference form the 2007 World Cup. But Shakib knows his role well. He has his feet on the ground and is all prepared to face the tough challenges of the World Cup.
