Hridoy Hopes for a Fresh Start in T20Is After Disappointing Tour Bangladesh interim T20I captain Towhid Hridoy expressed optimism ahead of the three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe, aiming to move past a challenging tour that saw the team suffer a heavy defeat in the one-off Test and a 2-1 loss in the One Day International (ODI) series. The series, set to begin on July 15 at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, marks a fresh opportunity for the Tigers to bounce back after a frustrating campaign in Harare. The Bangladesh team arrived in Bulawayo following a difficult stint in Zimbabwe, where they lost the Test by an innings and 85 runs before falling 2-1 in the ODI series. Despite the setbacks, Hridoy highlighted the importance of adapting to the new format and conditions. "It's a different format and a different venue, so if we play good cricket, hopefully we will get the desired result," he said ahead of the series opener. Hridoy will lead the team in the T20Is, continuing his captaincy role after making his debut against Australia. The absence of regular T20I captain Litton Das remains a concern, as the right-handed batsman is sidelined due to a calf injury. Das, who missed the home T20I series against Australia and the ongoing Zimbabwe tour, has been granted leave to play in the Lanka Premier League (LPL). His absence leaves a gap in leadership, though Hridoy remains focused on the immediate challenges. Another key absentee is left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman, who is ruled out of the T20Is after sustaining a hamstring injury during the first ODI in Harare. The fast bowler’s exclusion further complicates Bangladesh’s bowling options, as the team looks to balance its attack in the shorter format. Hridoy emphasized the need for a strong start, noting the challenges posed by Zimbabwe’s home conditions.#zimbabwe #litton_das #mustafizur_rahman #towhid_hridoy #queens_sports_club
