Shakib Al Hasan and Liton Das sought a no-objection letter to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL) excluding the country’s game. But BCB rejected their application and gave a no-objection letter for 24 days. Bangladesh national team coach Chandika Hathurusinghe believes that the board has done the right thing from their position. BCB president Nazmul Hasan Papon clearly stated that there is no opportunity to play in IPL except for the country’s game. Hathurusinghe agrees with this decision of the board. The head coach came to the press conference on the day before the start of the T20 against Ireland. There were questions about Shakib and Liton’s participation in the IPL.

Hathurusinghe said, ‘Mustafiz is also with them, isn’t he? Three players, yes. I think the board’s decision is game first for the country. And the same message was given to them by the board before taking the name in the auction. The decision is the same.
The IPL will start from March 31 to May 28. Almost all the players of the teams are looking forward to participating in this world’s best franchise league. That is why IPL has got a separate window from ICC. Bangladeshi cricketers are equally eager for IPL. Mostafiz has been retained by Delhi Capitals. Kolkata Knight Riders have taken Shakib and Liton into the team. They applied for leave for a longer period to maintain the availability level throughout the season.

But because of the Test series against Ireland, Shakib and Liton will not participate from the start. And all three will miss the IPL with the return series against Ireland in April. The e-mail sent by BCB to BCCI before the IPL auction said, “The players selected for the Ireland series in IPL will be open from April 8 to May 1.”As a result, Shakib and Liton got NOC for 24 days. Mostafiz got more than 8 days. They can return after the series against Ireland in England.

Participation in IPL improves the skills of cricketers. At the same time, as this year’s ODI World Cup will be held in India, the cricketers would get the best possible practice. But Hathurusinghe can not accept participation in IPL in any way without playing the country’s game.”Yes, it is true that participation in IPL will improve their skills,” he said. There is no doubt that IPL is a top-class tournament. But the number one priority is playing for the country.

The world’s best all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has been roaming around the country and abroad for some time now. The discussion table is busy with him. He has retained the performance of cricket in everything. He got the award in hand.

In a video posted on Wednesday (March 22) by BCB’s official Facebook post, three cricketers are being presented with a special award crest for their good performance. At that time, the head coach Chandika Hathurusinghe regretted Shakib. Handing over the crest to Shakib, Hathurusinghe said, ‘The bowling attack of those you played against for Bangladesh was very good. I am not talking about the last 5-6 years. I think the way you run and the way you bowled earlier, it’s not very easy. Your performance is far ahead of any team.

Hathurusinghe said regretfully, “If you were in a place like Australia, India, or England, you would have scored more than 10,000 to 12,000 runs by now. Still, what you have done here shows your talent. It is a great achievement. This month, Shakib Al Hasan became the owner of 7 thousand runs and 300 wickets in ODIs. With such a performance, many critical incidents outside the game are instantly forgotten by the fans. The future of Bangladesh is dreamed around him.

Bangladesh has won 12 of 14 bilateral series at home since 2015. They lost only two series, both to England. After 2016, the series lost again this year. The difference between both is 2-1. Bangladesh, which has become a superpower at home, will host Ireland from Saturday. Against whom Bangladesh won the series by 3-0 in 2008. Then in 2010 they went to their ground and drew the series 1-1. Bilateral series again against Ireland after 13 years. Bangladesh is the favorite in terms of strength, weight, and statistics. Ireland should be an easy opponent after ending the series 2-1 against England. But Bangladesh team coach Chandika Hathurusinghe made it clear that there is no such thing as an easy opponent in the international arena. Anyone can beat anyone on their day. At the pre-match press conference on Friday, Hathurusinghe said, ‘Ireland, very dangerous.

Not an easy opponent by any means. We support the Ireland cricket team in the same way as England. I can confirm how wrong it would be for my career to think the way you do. We are not taking Ireland lightly at all. We have the same mentality against them as we have prepared against England. We respect them. I also want to say that we are not afraid of any party. This is our only mantra against any opponent. We will try to play our best cricket. When we play our best cricket we can beat any team.’Before the ODI World Cup, teams naturally test the bench. Resting the best cricketers and testing the rest. There is also the risk of losing the match. Hathurusinghe does not want to lose the three-match ODI series. He also wants to conduct experiments in this series, both (series win and experiment). Our main goal is always to win, no matter who we play against.

I disagree with your first statement (Ireland is an easy team). No team is an easy team in today’s international arena. Everyone seems to know the statistics, they beat England in T20 World Cup. Any team can beat anyone on their day. We will take our chances of course. I will want to win.

Chandika Hathurusinghe saw Mahmudullah Riyad play in his first series after taking over for the second term. He scored 31, 32, and 8 in three ODIs against England. Mahmudullah ‘dropped’ in the second series even if Ahamri is not bad!

There is no chance to officially say ‘drop’. Officially rested by the selectors as a reason for keeping the first World Cup centurion out of the first two ODIs against Ireland. But what is the way back? In the current reality, all doors are supposed to be closed for Mahmudullah the context. The past tells us that the way back has not been smooth for those who have been rested by the team management. However, they could not settle down. But Hathurusinghe has faith in the disciple. Before entering the field against Ireland, the topic of Mahmudullah definitely came up. In reply, the Bangladesh coach said, “I don’t think he is past his prime.” We are trying to increase our player pool before the World Cup. If something happens closer to the World Cup, we’ve got enough players who we’ve seen and can count on to play their part.”There may be various questions about batting. But the statistics speak for him. Mahmudullah scored the most 807 runs for the team in the last two years. The average maximum is 42.47. But the selectors have made it clear that running does not mean performing. Team management and selectors are also worried about the future. Yasir Ali Chowdhury has been returned to Mahmudullah’s place. Tawhid Hridyo is already there. If Yasir and Hridiya can perform then Mahmudullah’s rest will be well deserved. Especially in Hathurusingha, it can be emphasized that no old person should be kept in the team. Future thinking is also added here. Hathrusinghe wants to take the opportunity, it is clear in his voice. We want to take that opportunity (to see the youngsters play). Because we have only 15 ODIs left before the World Cup.

We are therefore looking at some players who we feel can contribute. Riyadh is still planning. This is how we see it.”The matter is to see how much they can match themselves at this level of cricket. That doesn’t mean the boy has performed, but Mahmudullah has run out or run out of potential. He is still in our plans. Riyad (Mahmudullah) has done enough so far, he has a lot of experience. We know what we can get from him. So we want to see some other boys come forward, play international cricket.” – added Hathurusinghe.

Australian expatriate Sri Lankan coach Chandika Hathurusinghe faced a great problem when he came to serve in the second term. The two most experienced players on the team do not speak to each other. Even the face is off. BCB could not even try to resolve the conflict or dispute between the two. Although Tamim Iqbal came to the press conference and said that this state of their relationship will not affect the field game. BCB president Papon’s meeting with the cricketers also brought up the matter like this. Papon also said that the issue will not affect the field game.

Hathurusinghe spoke about this issue in front of the media on the day before the start of the series against England. In a gesture of saving the two beloved students from the media, the coach said – ‘I have seen many dressing rooms, where many people do not speak. It is all about field performance. If everyone fulfills their responsibilities and duties there, everything will be fine.

He said, ‘I have been watching practice for seven days. I am still in the role of observer. It was not possible to understand much in these seven days. Therefore, it is not appropriate to comment now. But so far I have not felt anything abnormal.

Jalal Yunus, head of BCB’s cricket management department, said about the appointment of coaches, “It has been decided who will be the head coach.” But the only thing left is to sign the contract. Hathurusinghe did not have a good relationship with the senior cricketers of the national team when he was earlier as a coach. Will it have any effect if he returns as a coach again?

In response to such a question, Shafiul Alam Chowdhury Nadel, head of BCB’s women’s cricket department, said, “No, nothing like that, she is experienced enough.” And a coach does not mean a teacher. He will want to get the maximum out of the players. In this case, there is no distance between him or anyone else, the coach or the player

Another director of BCB and chairman of the tournament committee, Ahmed Sazzadul Alam Bobby said, we always want the development of the Bangladesh team. Always want to move forward, But time will tell what he will do and not do under him as a coach. Nothing special to say about it. Only time will tell.