Before the start of the season, Mohammad Naeem Shaikh practiced staying mentally strong with hard work. He said that it played an important role in becoming the highest run scorer in DPL. National team coach Chandika Hathurusingha received a congratulatory message for a great performance in the tournament. Now he dreams of returning to the national team again. Before this, Naeem wants to maintain the continuity of performance for the ‘A’ team.

Naeem Sheikh’s debut in the international arena was not spectacular but the series against India was great. After that, he played 35 T20Is. He made his debut in the red-green jersey in ODIs and Tests as well. But the path was not smooth for him. Although he is regular in T20, he was dropped due to a slow strike rate.

But Naeem Sheikh was not lost. He has chosen to prove himself in the domestic prestigious Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League. He played 16 matches in Abahani’s jersey. Collected the highest 932 runs of this season. He averaged 72 with 10 fifties and a century. Naeem started preparing before the season. He resorted to mental trainers.

Mohammad Naeem Sheikh, the highest run scorer in DPL, said, “I have planned to play well since the start of BPL.” After that, I proceeded with the same plan as the tournament ahead. Apart from mental preparation, the gym and training have helped me a lot. I tried to put myself in the right place. That’s why I got his success. I want to hold it.’ World Cup ahead. Now Naeem Sheikh dreams of returning to the national team.

In the meantime, there was a meeting with coach Chandika Hathurusingha. Also received good wishes from Lankan. But before that, Naeem’s thought is to maintain the continuity of performance for the ‘A’ team.

After getting a run in the DPL, he got praise from the board president Nazmul Hasan Papon. But he fought alone in bad times. The left-handed batsman last played T20 for the national team in 2022.