Bangladesh wants to start the World Cup mission with a win
October 3, 20243 Mins Read
Sports Desk: The mission of Bangladeshi girls to win the world will start at nightfall. Bangladesh will take the field in the opening match of the Women's T20 World Cup on Thursday. In the first match, Nigar Sultana Jyoti's team's opponent is Scotland.

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Bangladesh wants to start this year's World Cup mission with a win. Today, on Wednesday, captain Jyoti expressed his hopes for the World Cup.

The celebration of the victory of the Bangladesh team in the women's world cup is a rare sight. So far Bangladesh girls have played 5 short format World Cups. They have won only 2 matches by playing a total of 21 matches in these tournaments. That too in their first season in 2014. Bangladesh was the host of that event.

After 2014, Bangladesh did not win again. But this time, Jyotira wants to do something good. The girls of Bangladesh want to remember this World Cup to be held in the United Arab Emirates.

Jyoti said, 'I would say it's much more important for the whole team because of the number of World Cups we've played; Without 2014, I could not do anything to say. It is more important for us because we want this World Cup to be countable and memorable.

Bangladesh captain said about only 2 wins in 21 matches, 'I would say that is very disappointing. But I believe it is this sorrow that I want to overcome. May we not have this sorrow anymore. I want to start with tomorrow's match.

Jyoti also said, 'I will say that the way our team has played, the way it played the last warm-up match against Pakistan. I saw everyone in a good shape. The energy in everyone or the desire to win the match or let's say the way each player backs each other on the field. The batting unit did very well, putting up a good score. The bowlers backed up much better. So far, if we consider everything, the team is in a good condition. We will play to win.'

Jyoti will touch another milestone with the first match of the World Cup on Thursday. He will play the 100th match of his T20 career on this day.

In this regard, Jyoti said, 'It is a different feeling to play the 100th match. much happier Sometimes it's even surprising. It seemed that this might be the beginning of a career. Almost a hundred matches are happening. I am very happy from that point of view. I will be most happy if I can contribute to the victory of Bangladesh in the match, it will be the most memorable.'

About the first match of Bangladesh, head coach Hishan Tillakaratme said, 'Yes. We represent 20 crore people here. Everyone is looking forward to this tournament. If you look at the two warm-up matches. The first was not as expected. The girls played very well against Pakistan in the second. The tournament is positive for Bangladesh.

He also said, 'There was some discussion with the girls. They are very confident. They are looking forward to tomorrow's match.'

Hoping that Bangladesh will play well in this tournament, Hishan said, 'Momentum starts from the first match. It is very important that we play our best game and bring positive results. I am sure the girls are confident and focused to play in the tournament.'

"It's a big occasion for Jyoti and the team. Everyone is looking forward to Jyoti's 100th match. It is a big occasion for all of us. If we get positive results, it will be the same for 20 crore people' - added Hishan.