ICC World Cup 2019: All-rounders who become must-haves from Bangladesh in ICC Dream11
All-rounders are always much sought after in the Fantasy team, because of their dual skills and their ability to earn points with either bat or ball. If an all-rounder has an off day with the bat, he can more often than not cover it up with a fine spell of bowling. Bangladesh is one such team that has a number of all-rounders, who can consistently win games, and hence become great players to have in the ICC Dream11 for the daily contest.
Shakib Al Hasan, 4-55 vs New Zealand
Shakib Al Hasan: The player is one of the most important players from Bangladesh, and he will be eager to star for the team in the campaign. He is the top-ranked ODI all-rounder going into the tournament, and has a batting average of 38.60 and a bowling average of 35.22. Over the years, Shakib has led his team out of the depths innumerable times with the bat, and his skills to pick up wickets in the middle overs makes him a Fantasy player’s delight. With the tracks in England likely to slow down as the tournament progresses, Shakib’s bowling will be of much value - both to the users and to his team.
Mahmudullah: Starting his career as a bowling all-rounder, Mahmudullah soon became a batter who could bowl off-spin. Though he hardly bowls in international cricket currently, he is one of the mainstays of the batting department. He had a brilliant World Cup in 2015, wherein he became the first ever cricketer from his nation to get to a hundred, when he smashed 103 against England and then followed it up with 128 against New Zealand. He averages 32.53 in ODIs going into the tournament, and his main responsibility will be to finish off the innings. The knack of playing under pressure makes him a dangerous bet, and Fantasy users could give him a look-in for the daily contest.
Mehidy Hasan: Though leg-spinners are in demand over finger spinners, Mehidy Hasan could be a differential who could make a big difference in the games he plays. If it is a dry summer and the pitches start turning, Hasan can certainly be an important member. He showed off his skills with the bat in the Asia Cup Final 2018, when he opened the innings, and if users are looking to pick someone who might have an impact yet not many might opt for, Hasan is the go-to player.
Mohammad Saifuddin: Saifuddin is a genuine seamer, who can have a great impact in the World Cup. He is also a powerful hitter down the order, which increases his value as far as the Fantasy team goes. He is disciplined and bowls a tight line and length, and his pace could create serious damage in United Kingdom. On tracks where there is some lateral movement from the surface initially, a medium pacer like Saifuddin could well make a huge impact. With most users opting for either Mashrafe Mortaza or Mustafizur Rahman, Saifuddin could be a player, who, if picked, can cause serious damage.