Rhodes challenges Shakib to prove he’s still top dog

May 27 (CRICKETNMORE) - He may be the world’s top ODI all-rounder, but Shakib Al Hasan still has a point to prove at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup according to Bangladesh coach Steve Rhodes. A

Ranked seventh in the world heading into the competition, Bangladesh face an uphill challenge to reach the World Cup semi-finals in some circles. 

But with a delicate blend of experienced heads and talented youngsters at his disposal, Rhodes is confident that his side are able to spring surprises when the action gets underway. 

“People keep telling me that to win a world tournament you need experience,” he added. “I’m glad because we’ve got a wealth of experience there. I listen to them a lot because why wouldn’t you with that vast experience? 

“It will be a good thing when it gets a little tight towards the end of the group.

“There are 10 teams in this World Cup, but when I looked at the odds, we were ninth favourites and Afghanistan were tenth favourites- but on our day we both could beat the favourites. 

“There’s going to be a lot of winning and losing by all teams”

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