Bangladesh batsman Zakir ali has given a big statement before the Asia Cup. Zakir believes that bangladesh will return with the title this time. Let us tell you that so far bangladesh team has reached the final of Asia Cup three times, but has returned as runner-up every time. In 2012 against pakistan, while in 2016 and 2018 it lost to India. But this time under the captaincy of Litton Das, bangladesh will enter the field with the intention of winning the Asia Cup title for the first time.
I am going to win the Asia Cup - Zakir
Zakir said during the press conference, "Absolutely. This time we are going to the Asia Cup with the sole aim of becoming champions. I can personally say that my goal is to win the title. Every player in the dressing room also believes the same. Especially the atmosphere we have right now and the way everyone is working hard, we are confident that this time we will return as champions."
Zakir further said, "There is no question of taking any team lightly. We believe that our plan will always be the same. The way we usually play our game, we will play against every team in the same way. Therefore, we will prepare in the same way so that we can perform well on the field."
Zakir's t20 career
Zakir has played 33 t20 matches for bangladesh so far. During this time he has scored 571 runs, his average has been 27.19. At the same time, his best score has been 72 not out. Recently, bangladesh defeated pakistan in the t20 series. Zakir Ali's performance was excellent in that series.
Asia Cup will start from 9 September
Asia Cup 2025 will start from 9 September. bangladesh will start its campaign against hong kong on 11 September. bangladesh is in Group B of the tournament along with hong kong, sri lanka and Oman. Let us tell you that the final of the Asia Cup will be played on 28 September.
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