Tanzid debuts as Tigers bat first against Sri Lanka
Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan opted to bat first after winning the toss in their first game of the Asia Cup against co-host Sri Lanka at Pallekele Cricket Stadium in Kandy today.
"Looks to me a dry wicket, hopefully we can put the runs on the board," Shakib said, explaining his decision to bat first.
"We know Sri Lanka are a very good team, we have to be at our best in batting, bowling and fielding. We have got three seamers and three spinners in our squad."
As it was expected, Tanzid Hasan Tamim made his debut as Liton Das was ruled out with viral fever. Tanzid, popular known as junior Tamim, will open the innings with Naim Sheikh who played only four ODIs so far.
Bangladesh also brought back off-spinning allrounder Mahedi Hasan who played his last of three ODIs in December 2021.
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