Bangladesh World Cup squad penpix by AFP

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Event:

ICC World Cup 2006/07

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DateLine: 24th February 2007

 

Habibul Bashar (RHB/RAOB/capt)
Age: 34. ODI appearances: 98. First cap: v SRI, Sharjah, April 6, 1995
A techically correct batsman, he has not lived up to the promise he showed at the start of his career. Remains an impulsive hooker despite falling to it often. Will complete 100 one-dayers at the World Cup.
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Shahriar Nafees (LHB)
Age: 21. ODI appearances: 39. First cap: v ENG, Nottingham, June 21, 2005
A sound left-handed opening batsman, he is regarded as a future Bangladesh captain and was named deputy to Bashar for the World Cup despite being one of the youngest players.
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Abdur Razzak (LHB/SLA)
Age: 24. ODI appearances: 36. First cap: v HKG, Colombo, July 16, 2004
The left-arm spinner is regarded as the successor to Mohammad Rafique. He has the ability to break partnerships but it remains to be seen if he will make the playing XI at the World Cup.
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Aftab Ahmed (RHB/RAM)
Age: 21. ODI appearances: 53. First cap: v RSA, Birmingham, Sept 12, 2004
The hard-hitting batsman is best known for the four and six he hit to signal Bangladesh's historic one-day win over world champions Australia in 2005. The ideal one-day player who can also bowl steady medium-pace.
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Javed Omar (RHB/RALB)
Age: 30. ODI appearances: 53. First cap: v IND, Sharjah, April 5, 1995
A slow grafter at the top of the order, he is more suited to Test cricket than the shorter version. He will be expected to hold one end as runs are scoored freely at the other end.
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Mashrafe Mortaza (RHB/RAFM)
Age: 23. ODI appearances: 55. First cap: v ZIM, Chittagong, Nov 23, 2001
An aggressive fast bowler, he is the spearhead of Bangladesh's pace attack. Learnt his art at the hands of West Indian great Andy Roberts. He is also an attacking batsman lower in the order.
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Mohammad Ashraful (RHB/RALB)
Age: 22. ODI appearances: 88. First cap: v ZIM, Bulawayo, April 11, 2001
The prodigal son of Bangladesh cricket, he is the youngest man in history to score a Test century aged 16. Loves to dance down the wicket to spinners and loft them over the top. He is back in form after a bad run in 2003 when he was dropped from the side.
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Mohammad Rafique (LHB/SLA)
Age: 36. ODI appearances: 110. First cap: v IND, Sharjah, April 5, 1995
The truly world-class player in the Bangladesh team, he is an accurate, rhythmical left-arm spinner capable of troubling the best batsmen. He can also bat fluently low in the order. Bangladesh's fortunes at the World Cup will revolve around him.
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Mushfiqur Rahim (RHB/WK)
Age: 18. ODI appearances: 9. First cap: v ZIM, Harare, Aug 6, 2006
He was chosen ahead of veteran wicket-keeper Khaled Mashud for the World Cup and that itself places a big burden on the youngster to justify his selection. A player earmarked for a bright future.
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Rajin Saleh (RHB/RAOB)
Age: 23. ODI appearances: 43. First cap: v PAK, Multan, Sept 9, 2003
A great favourite of coach Dav Whatmore, he is regarded as one of the most talented Bangladesh batsmen. He is also a good fielder square of the wicket and an useful off-spinner.
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Saqibul Hasan (LHB/LAM)
Age: 19. ODI appearances: 18. First cap: v ZIM, Harare, Aug 6, 2006
The left-armer lends variety to the attack and can bat well anywhere in the order.
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Shahadat Hossain (RHB/RAMF)
Age: 20. ODI appearances: 19. First cap: v KEN, Bogra, March 17, 2006
With his height, aggression and smooth run-up, he has the making of a genuine fast bowler.
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Syed Rasel (LHB/LAMF)
Age: 22. ODI appearances: 18. First cap: v SRI, Colombo, Aug 31, 2005
A key left-arm seamer in the Bangladesh new ball attack, his action reminds of seasoned Sri Lankan Chaminda Vaas.
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Tamim Iqbal (LHB)
Age: 17. ODI appearances: 2. First cap: v ZIM, Harare, Feb 9, 2007
He made his one-day debut on Feb 9 and four days later was named in the World Cup squad after only two matches. The younger brother of Bangladesh batsman Nafis Iqbal, he is regarded as the country's most promising young batsman.
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Tapash Baisya (RHB/RAFM)
Age: 24. ODI appearances: 54. First cap: v SRI, Colombo, Aug 4, 2002
The tall and wiry seamer leads the Bangladesh attack and is also a capable batsman.
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