Sports Desk : The Bangladesh national cricket team has arrived in Dhaka after their Asia Cup mission.
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Bangladesh secured two victories in the tournament- one against Afghanistan in the group phase and the last one against India in their last match of the Super Four phase.
Before that victory against India, Bangladesh was eliminated from the race of the final, following their seven-wicket and 21-run defeat to Pakistan and Sri Lanka respectively.
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Their performance in the first two matches in Super Four was below par but against India, they showed what they are capable of. Bangladesh came up with six changes in contrast of India's five changes in the match which went down to the wire.
Bangladesh hardly gets any rest as they would have to gear up for the three-match ODI series against New Zealand at home. The matches are scheduled to be held on September 21, 23 and 26 at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.
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The BCB is yet to announce the squad for the series but Shakib earlier hinted that some of the players, who had already cemented their place for the World Cup, could be rested, keeping the injury concern in the mind. Shakib also himself may skip one or two matches.
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