Mahmudullah hasn’t been dwelling as much as expectations for Bangladesh, says Khaled Mahmud

Mahmudullah scored 52 runs from two matches at a mean of 26 in Asia Cup 2022. Recently, Shakib Al Hasan changed him as Bangladesh’s T20I skipper.

Mahmudullah hasn’t been dwelling as much as expectations for Bangladesh: Khaled Mahmud. Courtesy: AP

HIGHLIGHTSMahmudullah scored 52 runs in Asia Cup 2022Mahmudullah isn’t Bangladesh’s T20I skipper anymoreBangladesh are but to call their squad for T20 World Cup

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) crew director Khaled Mahmud Sujon stated that Mahmudullah hasn’t been performing to expectations in current occasions. Mahmudullah performed two matches in Asia Cup 2022 the place he scored 52 runs at a mean of 26 with a high rating of 27 towards Dasun Shanaka’s Sri Lanka at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

After Bangladesh’s tour of the West Indies earlier this yr, Mahmudullah was ‘rested’ from the tour of Zimbabwe. After Nurul Hasan Sohan’s damage, Riyad made a comeback, however didn’t get again the captaincy. Later, Shakib Al Hasan changed him as Bangladesh’s T20I skipper.

Mahmud stated that Mahmudullah hasn’t been up to speed in current occasions, but additionally reckoned that the Mymensingh-born batter is an out-and-out match-winner.

“Mahmudullah still has the desire to play but we did not get what we expected from him of late. But he is a match-winner and we cannot forget that, so you cannot tell no to someone like him all of a sudden,” Mahmud was quoted as saying to the reporters after the primary day of a three-day camp on the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium.

“Certainly team is much more important than any individual and we will do what is necessary for the Bangladesh team. We cannot take a decision whimsically, because he has given service to the nation for a long time. We know everyone will not be there for all the time but we have to recognize their contribution,” he stated.

Mahmud said that Bangladesh will take into account Mahmudullah’s experience, but that won’t be the only factor while deciding on his selection in the squad for the T20 World Cup.

“Because he’s taking part in on this format, he’s like some other cricketer. He has the expertise however we’re not separating on the premise of this (expertise). Like Mahmudullah is vital, equally Yasir Ali can be vital,” Mahmud added.

Sohan and Liton Das, within the meantime, have regained health after lacking the Asia Cup. The Tigers additionally must take a name on Yasir Ali Chowdhury, who couldn’t discover a place within the Asia Cup squad because of a again damage.

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