First being crushed by Zimbabwe, then the controversy over Shakib being the product ambassador of a news portal affiliated with a betting site – the ‘A’ team touring Windies was a bit under the radar for two reasons. However, their ODI series starting today is the focus of interest.
The main reason for this is that Sabbir Rahman and Soumya Sarkar will take the field today against the Caribbean for the ‘A’ team. The match will start at 7:30 pm Bangladesh time in St. Lucia.
Sabbir got a place in the 17-man Asia Cup squad. Chief selector Minhajul Abedin said that Soumya Sarkar is also under their watch. So if they do well in this series of three ODIs, the return path to international cricket will be smooth for them.
Doing well here will ensure Sabbir’s place in the XI in the Asia Cup and Soumya will come into consideration for the World Cup. Soumya can even enter the Asia Cup team. The ‘A’ team’s two matches in four days were drawn due to rain.
