T20 World Cup: "Shakib Al Hasan Will Come Back To Form", Says Bangladesh Skipper Najmul Hossain

Ahead of his side's ICC T20 World Cup match against the Netherlands, Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto backed his team to reach the Super Eights stage, saying that they have played some good cricket in the tournament so far. Bangladesh will take on the Netherlands in a crucial Group D clash at Kingstown on Thursday. Bangladesh is in second place in Group D with a win and a loss, giving them two points. The Netherlands is in third place in the group with a win and loss too. Both teams are in contention for a spot in the Super Eight stage of the tournament.

Speaking ahead of the game at the pre-match press conference, Shanto said, "Yeah, as I said, we played some good cricket here. And we are very much confident that the team we have this time, if we play to our strength, we should go to the Super Eights."

Questioned on a narrow four-run loss to South Africa in their previous match, the skipper said that such things happen in cricket and the team is happy with its performances.

"And here we had a very good practice session today. A little hot but the boys have already adjusted and I hope we will have a very good match," he added.

Shanto said that no one in the team is worried about the form of all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan. The veteran has contributed just 97 runs and six wickets in his last eight T20Is.

"It is important to know how much he expects than the expectations of the people. He is trying his best and working hard. He is in a good condition already. I hope he will deliver well tomorrow," he continued.

He also clarified that there is nothing wrong with Shakib's eyes and he is practicing well in the nets.

"Just one or two innings can go wrong in this format. I do not feel any pressure as a captain. And I know