For many fans, it was heart-stopping to see Mosaddek Hossain come in to bowl the last over against Zimbabwe when Bangladesh had only 16 to defend. But luckily, Mosaddek did that, and Bangladesh recorded their second win in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia. Now, a question is surfacing — will Bangladesh strengthen their bowling attack by incorporating another specialist bowler into the playing XI ahead of an important clash against India?
While addressing the media on Tuesday in Adelaide, Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan did not disclose anything about the combination he is planning against India. He said that it’s important for Bangladesh to make the most of the resources they already have.
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“We are yet to conduct a team meeting regarding the combination,” Shakib said. “It would be wrong if you think Mosaddek is not a regular bowler. He has a five-for in T20Is, and he bowls regularly in the domestic T20s. "
In the three matches of the ongoing World Cup, Bangladesh played four specialist bowlers. So Shakib had no choice other than to give the ball to a part-timer in the death overs.
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“I don’t think we lack a bowler,” the Bangladesh captain added. “If we lacked a bowler, we couldn't have completed 20 overs. We can think of a few different combinations. But we are yet to give it a thought. "
Shakib also didn't disclose if they wanted to take the field with a four-pacer attack against India under possibly overcast conditions. Along with Taskin Ahmed, Msutafizur Rahman, and Hasan Mahmud, Bangladesh also have Ebadot Hossain and Shoriful Islam in the squad.
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As the left-arm spinners have a great record against Indian batters, Bangladesh may find a place for Nasum Ahmed, who has played 27 T20Is so far and bagged 31 wickets with the best figures of taking four for 10 runs.
Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Lokesh Rahul, and Hardik Pandya have better career strike rates than their strike rates against the left-arm spinners. This stat could encourage the Bangladesh team to add another bowler to the playing XI for their T20 World Cup 2022 Super 12 Round match against India in order to bolster their bowling attack.