'Have to improve in every area' – Mustafizur Rahman gears up for Asia Cup

Mustafizur picked up 13 wickets from the six limited-overs matches that he played in the West Indies that included eight in the three Twenty20 Internationals, where he was the highest wicket-taker in the series. However, the 22-year-old was left disappointed with the performance.

"I could not give my one hundred per cent while bowling in the West Indies. I would say, I have utilised 60 per cent of my ability," Mustafizur told reporters in Mirpur. "Pacers need rhythm [in their bowling]. I am okay now, but I can find better rhythm. I still have the opportunity to improve in every area."

Only three years into his international career, Mustafizur has been affected by injuries that have kept him out of several tournaments. He missed the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan in Dehradun and the Tests against the Windies after picking up a toe injury during the Indian Premier League.

Now back to full fitness, the left-arm fast bowler is eager to prosper under the new coach, Steve Rhodes. "I'll try to do well. Many people have expectations from me. I will try to fulfill that," he said.

"Previously, we had Hathu (Chandika Hathurusinghe), now there is a new coach. Different coaches plan differently. Although there hasn't been any massive changes, this coach's plan is a little different. If we can apply that, then it is possible to make progress."

Bangladesh kick-off their Asia Cup campaign against Sri Lanka on 15 September and named a 15-man squad to be led by Masrafe Mortaza for the biennial tournament on Thursday, 30 August.