Bangladesh to go through a turnaround? BCB could make changes after unimpressive CWC 23 campaign

The Bangladesh cricket team experienced yet another ODI World Cup campaign where they failed to make a significant impact. Their track record in ICC tournaments has been less than stellar since their inception as a cricket team. This year was no exception, as the Bengal Tigers had a disappointing performance, failing to secure a spot in the semi-finals and losing six out of eight matches in the league stage thus far.

3 things you need to know

• Bangladesh will play their final group-stage match against Australia on November 11
• They will aim to finish in the top 8 and secure a place in the Champions Trophy 2025
• After the World Cup, BCB is expected to make a massive overhaul of the team

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BCB could make changes in the Bangladesh team

Bangladesh cricket is on the cusp of a comprehensive reformation in the wake of their forgettable ODI World Cup 2023 campaign. This transformation encompasses various aspects, from appointing a new captain for the upcoming Test series against New Zealand to Shakib Al Hasan's deliberation on his future. Although Shakib had previously announced his intention to step down from the ODI captaincy after the World Cup in a pre-tournament interview, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is not considering it as an official declaration.

Jalal Yunus, the Chairman of Cricket Operations at BCB, stated, "He had not formally informed us about his decision to step down as captain before the ODI World Cup. We perceived that the interview was not an official statement."

Shakib, who serves as Bangladesh's Test captain, was forced to exit the remainder of the World Cup due to a fractured finger he incurred while batting against Sri Lanka. Consequently, this injury will also prevent him from participating in the two upcoming home Tests against New Zealand.

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In the midst of these developments, there remains uncertainty surrounding Tamim Iqbal's future in the Test team. Tamim Iqbal had been absent from the World Cup due to back issues and has not participated in any of the four rounds of the ongoing National Cricket League, which is Bangladesh's primary first-class competition.