ICC World Cup 2019: 3 reasons why Bangladesh could spring a surprise

#2 Abundance of Batting All-rounders

Shakib and Mahmudullah provide Bangladesh with great balance.

Cricket has turned into a batting-oriented sport. Massive scores have become a regularity. Batting records from the past are shattering in almost every match. The availability of a long batting line-up is something every team wishes to have. Depth in batting can keep a team in the game despite losing some quick wickets at the start.

Now, Bangladesh have the likes of Shakib Al Hasan, Mahmudullah Riyad, and Soumya Sarkar, who are pure batsmen and fairly capable bowlers. These three can easily bowl out 20 overs which could provide Bangladesh a chance to keep one or two extra batsmen in their line-up. Bangladesh can manage a playing XI with eight batsmen and just three specialist bowlers.

Bangladesh have been availing this luxury in the past, and this will surely help their way at the World Cup.