One player from each team who was hit and flop in 2019 World Cup
Some of these players hogged the limelight for all good reasons but few were extremely poor and couldn't live up to the expectations.
3) Bangladesh
Hit – Shakib Al Hasan
The Bangla tigers can be extremely proud of their show in the 2019 World Cup as the team played consistent cricket throughout the series. The side stood up against the well-established names of world cricket and always kept their opposition in check. Though the luck didn’t favour the Asian team they gave whole-hearted efforts every time mainly Shakib Al Hasan who seemed to be playing on a different level.
The all-rounder was the shining star with his versatile performances. His promotion in the batting order was a great move by the management as he piled over 600 runs. Shakib’s unbeaten 124 against the Windies allowed the team to chase down their highest total in ODIs. Along with his batting heroics, Shakib also scalped 11 wickets with his left-arm spin.
Flop – Mashrafe Mortaza
It can be said that Shakib carried the team on his shoulders but the same cannot be said about the captain of the side Mashrafe Mortaza. Playing his 4th championship, Mashrafe’s own form was a matter of concern. As a senior bowler of the team, it was his duty to guide the inexperienced bowling unit.
He looked like a pale shadow of himself and even the numbers suggest the same. The Narail express bowled a total of 56 overs in 8 games and picked only a single wicket. His economy rate of 6.45 proves the point that Mortaza didn’t lead by example.
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