Captain Shakib optimistic about Fizz's determination to do well in Tests
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In a pre-match news conference on Wednesday, Shakib Al Hasan backed his star bowler Mustafizur Rahman's decision to prefer playing limited-overs cricket ahead of the Antigua Test, which begins on Thursday [8:00 pm BST].
Meanwhile, Bangladesh's new Test skipper is optimistic about Fizz's determination to do well in the two-match Test series against the West Indies.
"Since he's [Mustafizur Rahman] involved in this series, so I think he is motivated to play the two Tests. This is what is important for the team," said Shakib.
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"Look, anyone can have their preference [in playing a certain format]. There is no need for any motivation in this regard. If Mustafiz prefers to play ODIs and T20Is and thinks it's best for him, then we should respect the decision,”
"But I don't know what will happen in the future but again, every player has their own comfort zone and preferences and we should respect it," Shakib re-iterated.
Mustafizur Rahman had returned to the Test squad after a year, following a reportedly long discussion with the Bangladesh Cricket Board. While being named in the ODI and T20I squads was a given, Mustafizur had initially shown lesser interest in a Test return because of his IPL workload.
But the left-arm pacer later agreed to be named in the Test side as well. It is worth noting that Mustafizur does not have a red-ball central contract with the BCB.
