SWOT analysis of Bangladesh Cricket Team for 2023 ODI World Cup

Bangladesh Cricket Team heads into the 2023 ODI World Cup on the back of dramatic scenes. Tamim Iqbal was dropped from the squad after reports of backstage issues. Shakib Al Hasan had threatened to quit captaincy as well before the squad was announced.

While these issues may have plagued the Bangladeshi cricket team, there is no doubting their talent. Over the last few years, Bangladesh has built a reputation for itself in the ODI format. The team possesses a mix of talented youngsters and experienced statesmen.

Here we take a closer look at the Bangladeshi team’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats:

Strength – Spin bowling and the presence of senior members 

Mehidy Hasan Miraz (source-Twitter)

Skipper Shakib AL Hasan will lead the line as far as spin bowling during the 2023 ODI World Cup is considered. The 36-year-old has picked over 300 ODI wickets and is one of the legends in the game. Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Mahedi Hasan have given an account of themselves with the ball. Nasum Ahmed, with his left-arm spin option, is also a very good spinner with his guile and flight.

One other thing that the Bangladesh cricket team has is a wealth of experience. Shakib Al Hasan will lean on Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah and bank on their expertise. All the three players have led the Bangladeshi team. Without Tamim Iqbal, the role of Mushfiqur Rahim becomes even more important. The three players will also play a key role in the Bangladeshi middle order during the 2023 ODI World Cup.

Weakness – Tamim Iqbal: a huge loss for Bangladesh 

Tamim Iqbal (Source-Twitter)

If there is one player who can dent the opposition plans with the bat it is none other than Tamim Iqbal. The left-handed-batter was ignored from the squad that is set to play the 2023 ODI World Cup. In the absence of the 36-year-old the Bangladeshi team has a very inexperienced top order. Litton Das too isn’t in the greatest of form heading into the tournament.

Opportunities – Chance to upset the apple cart –

Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah (source-twitter)

Bangladesh have nothing to lose when they play the 2023 ODI World Cup. Perhaps for the first time, even their fans do not expect them to do that well. This makes this Bangladeshi side very dangerous. The Tigers are known to play some amazing cricket, especially with their backs against the wall. This is one such opportunity where Bangladesh can go out and stun and surprise a lot of people.

Threats – self-destruction be thy name 

Bangladesh Cricket (source-twitter)

There was a huge spat in the corridors of Bangladesh Cricket even before the squad was named. This is one area where Bangladesh faces the biggest threat. Shakib Al Hasan will want his players to focus on the 2023 ODI World Cup. The rest as they say will fall into place but can the Bangladeshi players stand up and deliver?