In their previous T20I assignment, Bangladesh created history by trampling Australia, who were missing a number of their key players, 4-1 at home.
Despite the euphoria of the triumph against Australia, Shakib told Sportskeeda that Bangladesh expect a tough fight from a ‘better prepared’ New Zealand team. He elaborated in this regard:
Shakib added that Bangladesh would benefit from the series if they could replicate the kind of pitches that are likely to be on offer during the T20 World Cup in the UAE. The Bangladesh all-rounder explained:
Cannot get overconfident against New Zealand: Bangladesh captain Mahmudullah
Like Shakib Al Hasan, Bangladesh captain Mahmudullah also agreed the hosts have no reason to be complacent after their triumph over Australia.
He urged his team to show the same hunger they displayed against Australia, in the series against the Kiwis too. Mahmudullah said while speaking to the media:
All five matches of the Bangladesh-New Zealand T20I series will be played at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka from September 1 to 10.
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