The 14th edition of the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/asia-cup-2018-qualifiers-day-4-round/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Asia Cup</a> is all set to be played in the UAE from September 15. All five of the Asian Test playing nations will take part in this event, and an associate nation of the ICC will also get a chance in the tournament and will be picked from a qualifier that is in progress in Malaysia.

Bangladesh cricket team has already started off their preparation camp for the forthcoming tournament. The best memories of the Tigers from the Asia Cup remain to be the two final appearances. But, this time around they are hoping for much more from the competition of Asian cricket.

Bangladesh will start the tournament in the opening day against Sri Lanka, who have played them quite a few times in the recent past. Then, they have to play against <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/asia-cup-2018-acb-announces-17-man-afghanistan-squad-tournament/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Afghanistan</a> on August 20. If Bangladesh qualify in the group phase, they will make their appearance in the super four.

The Tigers have many stars in the team, but none of them has tasted a trophy in a multi-national tournament. Things might change for them, next time around. Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza has already urged his team to prepare themselves in a bid to perform well in the championship.

We looked at the preliminary squad of Bangladesh for the tournament and found five stars who can win Asia Cup for the Tigers.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-231495" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Shakib-Al-Hasan-of-Bangladesh.jpg" alt="Shakib Al Hasan" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-231495" class="wp-caption-text">Shakib Al Hasan of Bangladesh. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

It was uncertain for Bangladesh&#8217;s premium all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan to feature in the Asia Cup for his injured finger. He was prepared to attain full fitness before taking the field. But he changed his mind after a request from the BCB boss Nazmul Hassan. Shakib has now decided to get the surgery of his finger done after the Asia Cup.

Shakib is the most experienced cricketer of Bangladesh team and he has been in superb form in recent times. He was one of the best performers of the national team during their successful tour of West Indies, where he took five wickets and hit three half-centuries in six limited-over matches.

Shakib can play the main role for Bangladesh in the T20 event to change their unwanted fortune of not winning a single multi-nation tournament. Bangladesh can rely on his vast experience of 500 international wickets and 10 thousand international runs.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-231876" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Mustafizur-Rahman.jpg" alt="Mustafizur Rahman" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-231876" class="wp-caption-text">Mustafizur Rahman. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption>

Mustafizur Rahman made his entry to the cricketing world, outplaying <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-teams/india/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">India</a> in 2015. But his path has not been a walk in the park after that. He had to fight against nasty injuries in several occasions.

But now, Mustafiz is much better than he was before. He took eight wickets in three ODIs of Bangladesh&#8217;s last tour of the West Indies in July 2018.

Since the start of his career, Mustafiz has been a bowler who gets respect from the opponents. His cutters, slower deliveries and Yorkers are still considered a dangerous prospect as those were when he started off his journey.

The Mumbai Indians-pacer has played 30 ODIs and has taken 56 wickets at an average of 20.01. He has all the abilities to make his nation proud in the Asia Cup.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-268884" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Tamim-Iqbal.jpg" alt="Tamim Iqbal" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-268884" class="wp-caption-text">Tamim Iqbal plays a shot. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

Tamim used to be a batsman who had no intention of caring about the bowlers of opponents in his early cricketing days. But, now he is a completely changed man in the middle. He loves to play the role of anchor in Bangladesh&#8217;s batting lineup. The only Bangladeshi batsman, whose total centuries have the passed double-digit (11 in ODIs) in a single format of international cricket, is Tamim Iqbal.

He touched three-digit figure twice in his last three ODIs against Windies in July 2018. He played the pivotal role for his national team to win ODI and T20 series respectively against the hosts. The new characteristics of Tamim&#8217;s batting have turned out to be fruitful for Bangladesh and this could again be a big plus point for the Tigers in Asia Cup.

Tamim has played 182 ODIs in his decade-long career. He has scored more than six thousand runs in the 50-over format. His vast experience, controlling ability and winning mentality could be a beneficial factor for Bangladesh in the Asia Cup.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-272059" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Liton-Das.jpg" alt="Liton Das" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-272059" class="wp-caption-text">Liton Das. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

Liton Kumar Das is considered as a batsman who can change the match single-handedly, though he is still to dish out his best performance at the international arena. Liton played an unbelievable knock of 61 runs from 32 balls against Windies in the T20I series decider in Florida.

His innings helped Bangladesh beat the world champions of the T20 format. Liton showed his ability to bat like a pro in the domestic circuit on various occasions. But he is yet to do the same in the ODI format. He played 12 ODIs but failed to score a fifty.

Despite the disappointing past, Liton is still being counted as the second best opener of Bangladesh after Tamim Iqbal. Bangladesh&#8217;s show in the Asia Cup is depending heavily on the performance of Liton at the top of their order.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-269622" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/6-1.jpg" alt="Mushfiqur Rahim" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-269622" class="wp-caption-text">Mushfiqur Rahim of Bangladesh walks off the field. (Photo Source: RANDY BROOKS/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption>

If there is a tragic hero in Bangladesh team, it is Mushfiqur Rahim. He works hard, plays well and hopes big, but unfortunately haven&#8217;t been able to win many games for his team. Mushfiq is prepared to do something memorable this time around.

He is one of the most experienced batsmen of the Bangladesh team and this is the right time for him to pay something back to his admirers around the world. The right-handed batsman is considered as a game changer and has proved this capability many times. Now, Mushfiq is all set to be a winner for his team.

His inclusion might make Bangladesh a tough opponent to beat for the other teams of Asia Cup. Mushfiq played 188 ODIs by a Bangladeshi, third most after Mashrafe (190) and Shakib Al Hasan (188). If he can set his own show in the Asia Cup along with Mustafiz and Tamim, Bangladesh can hope for an untasted feat in Asia Cup.

The 14th edition of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/asia-cup-2018-qualifiers-day-4-round/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Asia Cup</a>&nbsp;is all set to be played in the UAE from September 15. All five of the Asian Test playing nations will take part in this event, and an associate nation of the ICC will also get a chance in the tournament and will be picked from a qualifier that is in progress in Malaysia.
Bangladesh cricket team has already started off their preparation camp for the forthcoming tournament. The best memories of the Tigers from the Asia Cup remain to be the two final appearances. But, this time around they are hoping for much more from the competition of Asian cricket.
Bangladesh will start the tournament in the opening day against Sri Lanka, who have played them quite a few times in the recent past. Then, they have to play against <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/asia-cup-2018-acb-announces-17-man-afghanistan-squad-tournament/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Afghanistan</a> on August 20. If Bangladesh qualify in the group phase, they will make their appearance in the super four.
The Tigers have many stars in the team, but none of them has tasted a trophy in a multi-national tournament. Things might change for them, next time around. Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza has already urged his team to prepare themselves in a bid to perform well in the championship.
We looked at the preliminary squad of Bangladesh for the tournament and found five stars who can win Asia Cup for the Tigers.
<h3>1. Shakib Al Hasan</h3>
<figure id="attachment_231495" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-231495" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-231495" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Shakib-Al-Hasan-of-Bangladesh.jpg" alt="Shakib Al Hasan" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-231495" class="wp-caption-text">Shakib Al Hasan of Bangladesh. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
It was uncertain for Bangladesh’s premium all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan to feature in the Asia Cup for his injured finger. He was prepared to attain full fitness before taking the field. But he changed his mind after a request from the BCB boss Nazmul Hassan. Shakib has now decided to get the surgery of his finger done after the Asia Cup.
Shakib is the most experienced cricketer of Bangladesh team and he has been in superb form in recent times. He was one of the best performers of the national team during their successful tour of West Indies, where he took five wickets and hit three half-centuries in six limited-over matches.
Shakib can play the main role for Bangladesh in the T20 event to change their unwanted fortune of not winning a single multi-nation tournament. Bangladesh can rely on his vast experience of 500 international wickets and 10 thousand international runs.

<h3>2. Mustafizur Rahman</h3>
<figure id="attachment_231876" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-231876" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-231876" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Mustafizur-Rahman.jpg" alt="Mustafizur Rahman" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-231876" class="wp-caption-text">Mustafizur Rahman. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Mustafizur Rahman made his entry to the cricketing world, outplaying <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-teams/india/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">India</a> in 2015. But his path has not been a walk in the park after that. He had to fight against nasty injuries in several occasions.
But now, Mustafiz is much better than he was before. He took eight wickets in three ODIs of Bangladesh’s last tour of the West Indies in July 2018.
Since the start of his career, Mustafiz has been a bowler who gets respect from the opponents. His cutters, slower deliveries and Yorkers are still considered a dangerous prospect as those were when he started off his journey.
The Mumbai Indians-pacer has played 30 ODIs and has taken 56 wickets at an average of 20.01. He has all the abilities to make his nation proud in the Asia Cup.

<h3>3. Tamim Iqbal</h3>
<figure id="attachment_268884" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-268884" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-268884" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Tamim-Iqbal.jpg" alt="Tamim Iqbal" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-268884" class="wp-caption-text">Tamim Iqbal plays a shot. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
Tamim used to be a batsman who had no intention of caring about the bowlers of opponents in his early cricketing days. But, now he is a completely changed man in the middle. He loves to play the role of anchor in Bangladesh’s batting lineup. The only Bangladeshi batsman, whose total centuries have the passed double-digit (11 in ODIs) in a single format of international cricket, is Tamim Iqbal.
He touched three-digit figure twice in his last three ODIs against Windies in July 2018. He played the pivotal role for his national team to win ODI and T20 series respectively against the hosts. The new characteristics of Tamim’s batting have turned out to be fruitful for Bangladesh and this could again be a big plus point for the Tigers in Asia Cup.
Tamim has played 182 ODIs in his decade-long career. He has scored more than six thousand runs in the 50-over format. His vast experience, controlling ability and winning mentality could be a beneficial factor for Bangladesh in the Asia Cup.

<h3>4. Liton Das</h3>
<figure id="attachment_272059" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-272059" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-272059" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Liton-Das.jpg" alt="Liton Das" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-272059" class="wp-caption-text">Liton Das. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
Liton Kumar Das is considered as a batsman who can change the match single-handedly, though he is still to dish out his best performance at the international arena. Liton played an unbelievable knock of 61 runs from 32 balls against Windies in the&nbsp;T20I series decider in Florida.
His innings helped Bangladesh beat the world champions of the T20 format. Liton showed his ability to bat like a pro in the domestic circuit on various occasions. But he is yet to do the same in the ODI format. He played 12 ODIs but failed to score a fifty.
Despite the disappointing past, Liton is still being counted as the&nbsp;second best opener of Bangladesh after Tamim Iqbal. Bangladesh’s show in the Asia Cup is depending heavily on the performance of Liton at the top of their order.

<h3>5. Mushfiqur Rahim</h3>
<figure id="attachment_269622" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-269622" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-269622" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/6-1.jpg" alt="Mushfiqur Rahim" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-269622" class="wp-caption-text">Mushfiqur Rahim of Bangladesh walks off the field. (Photo Source: RANDY BROOKS/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
If there is a tragic hero in Bangladesh team, it is Mushfiqur Rahim. He works hard, plays well and hopes big, but unfortunately haven’t been able to win many games for his team. Mushfiq is prepared to do something memorable this time around.
He is one of the most experienced batsmen of the Bangladesh team and this is the right time for him to pay something back to his admirers around the world. The right-handed batsman is considered as a game changer and has proved this capability many times. Now, Mushfiq is all set to be a winner for his team.
His inclusion might make Bangladesh a tough opponent to beat for the other teams of Asia Cup. Mushfiq played 188 ODIs by a Bangladeshi, third most after Mashrafe (190) and Shakib Al Hasan (188). If he can set his own show in the Asia Cup along with Mustafiz and Tamim, Bangladesh can hope for an untasted feat in Asia Cup.

The 14th edition of the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/asia-cup-2018-qualifiers-day-4-round/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Asia Cup</a> is all set to be played in the UAE from September 15. All five of the Asian Test playing nations will take part in this event, and an associate nation of the ICC will also get a chance in the tournament and will be picked from a qualifier that is in progress in Malaysia.
Bangladesh cricket team has already started off their preparation camp for the forthcoming tournament. The best memories of the Tigers from the Asia Cup remain to be the two final appearances. But, this time around they are hoping for much more from the competition of Asian cricket.
Bangladesh will start the tournament in the opening day against Sri Lanka, who have played them quite a few times in the recent past. Then, they have to play against <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/asia-cup-2018-acb-announces-17-man-afghanistan-squad-tournament/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Afghanistan</a> on August 20. If Bangladesh qualify in the group phase, they will make their appearance in the super four.
The Tigers have many stars in the team, but none of them has tasted a trophy in a multi-national tournament. Things might change for them, next time around. Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza has already urged his team to prepare themselves in a bid to perform well in the championship.
We looked at the preliminary squad of Bangladesh for the tournament and found five stars who can win Asia Cup for the Tigers.
<h3>1. Shakib Al Hasan</h3>
<figure id="attachment_231495" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-231495" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-231495" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Shakib-Al-Hasan-of-Bangladesh.jpg" alt="Shakib Al Hasan" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-231495" class="wp-caption-text">Shakib Al Hasan of Bangladesh. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
It was uncertain for Bangladesh&#8217;s premium all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan to feature in the Asia Cup for his injured finger. He was prepared to attain full fitness before taking the field. But he changed his mind after a request from the BCB boss Nazmul Hassan. Shakib has now decided to get the surgery of his finger done after the Asia Cup.
Shakib is the most experienced cricketer of Bangladesh team and he has been in superb form in recent times. He was one of the best performers of the national team during their successful tour of West Indies, where he took five wickets and hit three half-centuries in six limited-over matches.
Shakib can play the main role for Bangladesh in the T20 event to change their unwanted fortune of not winning a single multi-nation tournament. Bangladesh can rely on his vast experience of 500 international wickets and 10 thousand international runs.

<h3>2. Mustafizur Rahman</h3>
<figure id="attachment_231876" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-231876" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-231876" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Mustafizur-Rahman.jpg" alt="Mustafizur Rahman" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-231876" class="wp-caption-text">Mustafizur Rahman. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Mustafizur Rahman made his entry to the cricketing world, outplaying <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-teams/india/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">India</a> in 2015. But his path has not been a walk in the park after that. He had to fight against nasty injuries in several occasions.
But now, Mustafiz is much better than he was before. He took eight wickets in three ODIs of Bangladesh&#8217;s last tour of the West Indies in July 2018.
Since the start of his career, Mustafiz has been a bowler who gets respect from the opponents. His cutters, slower deliveries and Yorkers are still considered a dangerous prospect as those were when he started off his journey.
The Mumbai Indians-pacer has played 30 ODIs and has taken 56 wickets at an average of 20.01. He has all the abilities to make his nation proud in the Asia Cup.

<h3>3. Tamim Iqbal</h3>
<figure id="attachment_268884" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-268884" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-268884" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Tamim-Iqbal.jpg" alt="Tamim Iqbal" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-268884" class="wp-caption-text">Tamim Iqbal plays a shot. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
Tamim used to be a batsman who had no intention of caring about the bowlers of opponents in his early cricketing days. But, now he is a completely changed man in the middle. He loves to play the role of anchor in Bangladesh&#8217;s batting lineup. The only Bangladeshi batsman, whose total centuries have the passed double-digit (11 in ODIs) in a single format of international cricket, is Tamim Iqbal.
He touched three-digit figure twice in his last three ODIs against Windies in July 2018. He played the pivotal role for his national team to win ODI and T20 series respectively against the hosts. The new characteristics of Tamim&#8217;s batting have turned out to be fruitful for Bangladesh and this could again be a big plus point for the Tigers in Asia Cup.
Tamim has played 182 ODIs in his decade-long career. He has scored more than six thousand runs in the 50-over format. His vast experience, controlling ability and winning mentality could be a beneficial factor for Bangladesh in the Asia Cup.

<h3>4. Liton Das</h3>
<figure id="attachment_272059" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-272059" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-272059" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Liton-Das.jpg" alt="Liton Das" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-272059" class="wp-caption-text">Liton Das. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
Liton Kumar Das is considered as a batsman who can change the match single-handedly, though he is still to dish out his best performance at the international arena. Liton played an unbelievable knock of 61 runs from 32 balls against Windies in the T20I series decider in Florida.
His innings helped Bangladesh beat the world champions of the T20 format. Liton showed his ability to bat like a pro in the domestic circuit on various occasions. But he is yet to do the same in the ODI format. He played 12 ODIs but failed to score a fifty.
Despite the disappointing past, Liton is still being counted as the second best opener of Bangladesh after Tamim Iqbal. Bangladesh&#8217;s show in the Asia Cup is depending heavily on the performance of Liton at the top of their order.

<h3>5. Mushfiqur Rahim</h3>
<figure id="attachment_269622" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-269622" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-269622" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/6-1.jpg" alt="Mushfiqur Rahim" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-269622" class="wp-caption-text">Mushfiqur Rahim of Bangladesh walks off the field. (Photo Source: RANDY BROOKS/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
If there is a tragic hero in Bangladesh team, it is Mushfiqur Rahim. He works hard, plays well and hopes big, but unfortunately haven&#8217;t been able to win many games for his team. Mushfiq is prepared to do something memorable this time around.
He is one of the most experienced batsmen of the Bangladesh team and this is the right time for him to pay something back to his admirers around the world. The right-handed batsman is considered as a game changer and has proved this capability many times. Now, Mushfiq is all set to be a winner for his team.
His inclusion might make Bangladesh a tough opponent to beat for the other teams of Asia Cup. Mushfiq played 188 ODIs by a Bangladeshi, third most after Mashrafe (190) and Shakib Al Hasan (188). If he can set his own show in the Asia Cup along with Mustafiz and Tamim, Bangladesh can hope for an untasted feat in Asia Cup.

Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza already has urged his team to prepare themselves in a bid to perform well in the championship.

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