Bangladesh's Middle-Order Needs to Step Up in ODIs

Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Bangladesh's newly appointed ODI skipper, has emphasized the importance of the middle-order stepping up in the absence of seasoned duo Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah.

New Era for Bangladesh

The three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka marks the beginning of a new era for Bangladesh, as they will be playing their first 50-over series following the retirement of the experienced pair.

Middle-Order Struggles

Bangladesh's middle-order has struggled for consistency and stability in recent times, and the absence of Mushfiqur and Mahmudullah will surely further impact their chances.

Mehidy's Expectations

Mehidy has insisted that senior cricketers in the current set-up should take up the responsibility rather than putting it on the shoulder of the juniors.

Captaincy and Team Dynamics

Mehidy has also addressed the issue of captaincy and team dynamics, stating that there shouldn't be any problems between him and Nazmul, who recently stepped down from Test leadership.

World Cup Qualification

Bangladesh are at risk of losing the chance of directly qualifying for the next World Cup after going down to No. 10 in the ICC rankings. Mehidy has emphasized the importance of every match in their bid to qualify directly.

Sri Lanka's Expectations

Sri Lankan skipper Charith Asalanka has expressed his team's expectations, stating that they are expecting runs from the wicket and have a clear plan to counter Mustafizur Rahman.

Bangladesh's Confidence

Bangladesh will have to lift their game against Sri Lanka, who are beaming with confidence after back-to-back home series wins against Australia and New Zealand.