Mashrafe 'takes blame' for poor World Cup show

Mashrafe 'takes blame' for poor World Cup show

Bangladesh skipper Mashrafe Mortaza Sunday said he lamented his group let down its supporters and that he assumed liability for neglecting to achieve the World Cup last four.

"We are certainly baffled. On the off chance that a few outcomes had gone our direction possibly we could have achieved the semi-last," Mashrafe advised columnists after the group's arrival to Dhaka.

"In general, the manner in which we played was extremely positive... however, we couldn't satisfy our desires," he said.

"On the off chance that we had won the last match, we could have completed fifth. Yet, I'm certain all onlookers and players needed the group to complete in the main four," he said.

Bangladesh dropped down to the eighth spot toward the finish of the class period of the World Cup after South Africa crushed Australia in the last match before the semi-finals, at Old Trafford.

Bangladesh crushed South Africa, West Non-mainstream players, and Afghanistan and barely lost to some top groups to remain in conflict for a semi-last spot until their penultimate game.

They finished the challenge with progressive annihilations against neighbors India and Pakistan.

Mashrafe said an absence of consistency by a portion of the players, combined with poor karma, hurt the group's prospects in the competition.

"Until the India coordinate, we formally got an opportunity for the semi-finals. In any case, other than Shakib (Al Hasan) and Mushfiq (Mushfiqur Rahim)" there was an absence of consistency, he stated, including allrounder Mohammed Saifuddin played "remarkable cricket".

"One entire week was hindered by the downpour, which hampered us and helped a few groups."

Shakib completed the World Cup with 606 runs and 11 wickets while paceman Mustafizur Rahman was among other top Bangladeshi entertainers, asserting 20 scalps.

Mashrafe himself battled with the structure in the competition, getting only one wicket in eight matches.

The 35-year-old medium pacer has would not talk unmistakably about his tentative arrangements.

"As a commander, on the off chance that I neglect to lead the group to anticipated outcomes, there will dependably be analysis. I need to assume liability for the whole group. That is ordinary," he said.

"I accept full obligation as I should. However, I might want to state that players face reactions all around the globe, particularly after a competition or arrangement."

"Furthermore, it occurring after the World Cup is ordinary," he included.

Oppressed trusted status, Bangladesh have likely visited Sri Lanka for a three-coordinate one-day global arrangement toward the finish of this current month for their next task.