Bangladesh Captain Confident Ahead of Champions Trophy Opener Against India

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto exuded confidence ahead of his team's ICC Champions Trophy 2025 opener against India. Despite missing key players like Shakib Al Hasan, Shanto believes Bangladesh has the firepower to challenge any team in the tournament. He highlighted the team's strong pace bowling attack, featuring Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, and young talent Nahid Rana, as a major strength. Shanto emphasized that all teams in the tournament are capable of winning, and Bangladesh fancies its chances. The match is set to take place on Thursday, February 20, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
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